Child Welfare Reports and Dashboards The Child Welfare Data and Reports page is a resource for those interested in learning more about child welfare data in Wisconsin. Resources include both interactive visual dashboards and static data reports. Annual Reports The annual child welfare reports submitted to the Wisconsin legislature: Child Abuse and Neglect Report (2021) The annual report shows information on child protective services reports of child abuse and neglect for a calendar year. Previous annual reports are below. 2020 2019 2018 2017 Out of Home Care Report (2021) An annual report showing state and county information about children in out of home care during a calendar year. Previous annual reports are below. 2020 2019 2018 2017 Child Protective Services Reports Child Abuse and Neglect Report (2021) The annual report shows information on child protective services reports of child abuse and neglect for a calendar year. Previous annual reports are below. 2020 2019 2018 2017 Report on Children with Disabilities Served in the Child Welfare System (December 2016) This report provides the Department’s plan to strengthen child welfare services for children with disabilities, as required by 2015 Wisconsin Act 365. The report was developed through a workgroup established by DCF composed of a broad range of stakeholders. Child Welfare Dashboards These dashboards are interactive, visual reports showing statewide and local agency child welfare summary data. The hover capabilities provide helpful information. All dashboards are screen-reader friendly. The Dashboards are not compatible with Internet Explorer. We recommend using the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge. Tableau Dashboard Quick User Guide Child Protective Services Child Protective Services Reports Dashboard Information on received and completed child protective services Access Reports and screening decisions. Initial Assessment (IA) Hub Dashboard Information on completed Initial Assessments (IAs), including information on alleged victims, alleged maltreaters, IA performance, completed IA trends and current IA overview. Family Services Putting Families First Data Dashboard Provides data relevant to Putting Families First, particularly data regarding keeping children in-home or placed in family settings. For more information, see Putting Families First Dashboard Guide. Placement Out-of-Home Care (OHC) Dashboard Information on current Out-of-Home care placements, a map of the physical placements of children in OHC, children removed to OHC in the reporting period, and children who discharged from OHC in the reporting period. Placement Stability Dashboard Provides statewide and county summary information related to the number of placements children experience while in Out-of-Home Care(OHC). Re-Entry Into Out-of-Home Care Dashboard Presents statewide and county summary data about children who return to an OHC placement within 12 months. These children had left OHC to live in a permanent family setting. Placement Discharges Legal Permanence Dashboards Offers statewide and county data about children leaving out-of-home care to live in a permanent living arrangement. Permanence includes Discharge to reunification with parents Guardianship Adoption The following dashboards show the time to Legal Permanency for Children Entering Out-of-Home Care in 3 increments. Less Than 12 Months In 12 - 23 Months 24 Months or more Older Youth Outcomes Dashboard Information on youth ages 15-21 who discharged from OHC either due to reaching the maximum age on their court order, or by way of adoption, guardianship, or reunification. Well-being Caseworker Contacts Dashboard Information on Monthly OHC Caseworker Contact Requirements for the Federal Fiscal Year. Citizen Review Panel Reports and Responses Citizen Review Panel Reports and Responses States are required to have Citizen Review Panels under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). The panels are made up of volunteer citizens and professionals working together to improve child protection at the state and local levels. Their goal is to improve child welfare outcomes for children and families . Citizen review panels are required to submit an annual report to the Department of Children & Families (DCF) that includes recommendations about state and local child welfare services. DCF must respond to those recommendations within six months of receiving the report. Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Child & Family Services Review (CFSR) Reports Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Reports Statewide reports on reviews of Wisconsin's child welfare systems. Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) Reports Statewide reports related to the federal review process focused on program outcomes for child safety, permanency, and child & family well-being. Out-of-Home Care Reports Out-of-Home Care (OHC) Dashboard Information on current Out-of-Home care placements, a map of the physical placements of children in OHC, children removed to OHC in the reporting period, and children who discharged from OHC in the reporting period. Out of Home Care Report (2021) An annual report showing state and county information about children in out of home care during a calendar year. Previous annual reports are below. 2020 2019 2018 2017 TPR Timeliness Report (2023) This report provides the TPR Timeliness Workgroup's assessment, analysis, and recommendations of county, court, and legal partners' practice regarding the termination of parental rights process for balance of state counties and Milwaukee County. The TPR Timeliness Workgroup was composed of staff from DCF, CCIP, and IRP. Wisconsin Act 78 Public Disclosure Reports Public Disclosure of Child Protective Services (CPS) Critical Incident Reports The public notification and follow-up CPS system review(s) in cases of child death, serious injury, and egregious or critical incidents due to maltreatment or suspected maltreatment. Public Disclosure of Alleged Sexual Abuse of Children in Out-of-Home Care Placement This series of reports provides information about alleged sexual abuse of children while they are in an out-of-home care placement. Each quarterly and annual report has a statewide summary along with a table of information by county. Child Abuse & Neglect Report Out-of-Home Care Report
