How Are We Doing?

The federal governmentconducts reviews to determine if states meet federal child welfare requirements. The Child and Family Service Review (CFSR) is a partnership between the federal and state governments that examines the child welfare system in the state and identifies the strengths and areas needing improvement.

Digital Dashboard- Shows how Iowa is doing in relation to the Federal Child Welfare Benchmarks

• CFSR-Shows Iowa's latest CFSR results and program improvement plan.

Child Welfare Service Array

The Child Welfare Service Array is the term given to the many services and protocolsto ensure safety, permanency and well-being for children and families of Iowa. To learn more about some of the services that make up the Child Welfare Service Array please click the appropriate link below.

• Model of Practice
• Child Welfare Emergency Services
• Family Safety, Risk and Permanency
• Substance Abuse / Misuse in Child Abuse Cases

Child Welfare Advisory Groups

Severalcommittees advise theCouncil on Human Services regarding DHS programs, practice, policy and expenditures of funds. The groups include:

• Child Abuse Prevention Advisory Committee
• Child Welfare Advisory Committee
• Child Welfare Partners Committee

Child Welfare Training Opportunities

The Department of Human Services strives to offer a variety of training materials and opportunities.To learn more about what is available and to view training materials please click on the appropriate link below.

• Practice Bulletins
• Training Schedule