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Permanency in 12 Months for Children Entering Care (CFSR Round 4)

Explore how States’ performance in Permanency Outcome 1—ensuring children achieve stable, permanent living situations—is evaluated in Round 4 of the Child and Family Services Review. A part of the Statewide Data Indicator Series, this fact sheet provides indepth insights, including measure definitions, calculation methods, data requirements, and national performance benchmarks to identify opportunities for improvement. 

Publication year: 2025
Author: Capacity Building Center for States (updated by NCWCIA)

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A part of the Statewide Data Indicator Series, this fact sheet explores Child and Family Services Review Permanency Outcome 1, which assesses whether children entering care achieve stable, permanent living situations through reunification, adoption, guardianship, or kinship care. It provides indepth insights, including measure definitions, calculation methods, data requirements, and national performance benchmarks to identify areas for improvement. 

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CB Priorities
Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSR)
Foster Care
Statewide Data Indicators
Adoption
Kinship Care
Using Data

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