Recurrence of Maltreatment (CFSR Round 4)

Learn how States’ performance in Safety Outcome 1—tracking whether children in foster care who previously experienced maltreatment face further harm—is evaluated in Round 4 of the Child and Family Services Review. A part of the Statewide Data Indicator Series, this fact sheet provides detailed insights, including measure definitions, calculation methods, data requirements, and national performance benchmarks to identify areas for improvement.