Maltreatment in Foster Care (CFSR Round 4)

A part of the Statewide Data Indicators Series, this fact sheet examines Child and Family Services Review Safety Outcome 1, which evaluates whether children in foster care are safe from abuse and neglect while under the placement and care responsibility of State or local title IV-B and title IV-E agencies. It provides indepth insights, including measure definitions, calculation methods, data requirements, and national performance benchmarks to identify opportunities for improvement.