The Child and Family Services Review team conducts state Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSRs) in each county annually and in each of six administrative areas quarterly. Each review includes a comprehensive assessment of outcomes for five randomly selected children as well as a focused review of safety outcomes for six children. Reviews are completed by a team of three, led by a staff member assigned to the state Continuous Quality Improvement Unit, a child welfare worker or supervisor from a unit not being reviewed, and an internal or external stakeholder.
State CFSRs assess conformance with the seven outcomes and seven systemic factors established by the federal Child and Family Services Review. Performance is assessed through records review as well as interviews with case principals (child, family, worker, providers and others with a significant role) and community stakeholders (e.g. foster parents, child welfare staff, judges, law enforcement, advocates, etc.).