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

Title IV-B of the Social Security Act provides funds for programs directed toward keeping families together. Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) Program helps to develop a coordinated and integrated service system for families.

Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP) is a strategic plan that sets forth a State's vision and goals to strengthen its child welfare system. Annual Progress and Services Report (APSR) is the annual update on progress made toward accomplishing the goals and objectives in the CFSP.

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.

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.

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