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HHS/ACF RIN: 0970-AC98 Publication ID: Spring 2024 
Title: Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) 
Abstract:

To ensure equitable treatment of all children and youth in child welfare, including Native American children and youth, this rule will require state title IV-E agencies to collect and report for AFCARS additional information related to youth, foster parents, adoptive parents, and legal guardians. AFCARS data is used for planning, technical assistance, discretionary service grants, and research and evaluation, all with the goal of reducing entry into and improving outcomes of children in foster care.

 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 45 CFR 1355.41 et seq.   
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 679   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  02/23/2024  89 FR 13652   
NPRM Comment Period End  04/23/2024 
Final Action  11/00/2024 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Local, State 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Joseph Bock
Deputy Associate Commissioner
Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families
Children's Bureau, 330 C Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20201
Phone:202 205-8594
Fax:202 205-8221
Email: joe.bock@acf.hhs.gov