Finance
• Enhance and modify strategies for Title IV-E claiming to maximize federal funding allowances under the Family First Prevention Services Act and to align with new guidance provided by ACF. • Prioritize technology enhancements to address existing gaps in the current State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS) system while simultaneously planning for a smooth transition to the new Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS). • Simplify procurement processes to secure the services families need and want. • Use data to understand baseline performance, establish prevention measures for ongoing tracking. Communicate these learnings more broadly and consistently to support data consumption. • Analyze the priority populations being served and the expansion efforts in place for direct prevention-service and economic-support distribution. • Pursue a shared learning agenda with intergovernmental and provider agency partners, focused first on data sharing, fiscal maximization, and service referrals.
Learning
This work lays the foundation for a three-year engagement, supported by funding from the Ballmer Group, to advance these strategies and drive meaningful systems change. Foster America stands ready to support DCYF in this journey, including embedding dedicated staff to guide implementation, foster collaboration, and ensure these strategies translate into measurable improvements for families across Washington.
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