Title IV-B of the Social Security Act provides funds for programs directed toward keeping families together.

Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) is a law that restructured federal child welfare funding. Title IV-E is the Federal foster care funding program.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are an indicator of long-term health and opportunity for children.

Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) is a periodic review of state child welfare systems by the Children’s Bureau and the Program Improvement Plan (PIP) is the plan to address areas in the child welfare services that need improvement.

Annual Progress and Services Report (APSR) is the annual update on progress made toward accomplishing the goals and objectives in the CFSP.

Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program facilitates collaboration and partnership at the federal, state, and community levels to improve the health of at-risk children through evidence-based home visiting programs.