Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) Process and Resources

The CFSR process is conducted according to Federal procedures. The process includes evaluation of state achievement of national performance standards. The state approach to the review process is explained below along with links to Federal materials on the review process.

Wisconsin Child and Family Services Review Process

• Federal Child and Family Services Review Process in Wisconsin

  October 2003   (PDF, 12 KB)

• Improving Safety, Permanence and Well Being in Wisconsin

  July 2003   (PDF, 21 KB)

Federal Child and Family Services Review Resources

The following links exit DHFS

• Children's Bureau Federal Child Welfare Reviews
• National Standards Background Paper  
• Procedures Manual  
• National Standards Memo    dated August 16, 2001

  PDF version    (PDF, 142KB)

• Onsite Review Instrument    dated July 2003

  PDF version    (PDF, 399KB)

• Stakeholder Interview Guide    dated February 2003

  PDF version    (PDF, 317KB)

Last Revised:  June 24, 2008