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National Resource Center for Child Welfare Data and TechnologyWho We AreThe National Resource Center for Child Welfare Data and Technology (NRC-CWDT) provides a broad range of technical assistance to State and Tribal child welfare agencies and the courts on data and systems issues to improve outcomes for children and families. The Center helps States, Tribes, and courts improve the quality of data collected, build the capacity to use the information for decision-making in daily practice, and develop or improve case management and data collection systems, including Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information Systems (SACWIS). The NRC-CWDT provides technical assistance to States to help improve the quality of data reported to the Federal Government in the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) and the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS). The Center also provides technical assistance during the CFSR process and on other Federal, State, and local legislative requirements, policies, and initiatives. The NRC-CWDT coordinates the data conference sponsored by the Children's Bureau, usually held annually. How We Can HelpThe Center provides a broad range of technical assistance on program, data, and automation issues to public and Tribal child welfare agencies and the courts. Major areas of emphasis include assisting States in improving the quality of data reported to the Federal Government and supporting the CFSR process. Assistance may include: Training Data Analysis AFCARS Assistance Coordinating Peer Consultation Supporting States in the CFSR Process For More Information
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