About CFSR

The federal Child and Family Services Review is designed to help states improve child protective services, foster care, adoption, family preservation, family support and independent living services, as well as measure outcomes for families and children, by identifying strengths and needs within state programs.

In collaboration with its stakeholders, the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) will develop and implement policies and practices that improve the lives of children and families in Virginia. This collaboration will serve as the framework for ongoing quality improvement practices. In an effort to provide ongoing quality improvement VDSS monitors monthly CFSR Data Composite reports. Links to these reports are provided below.

Virginia is participating in the second federal round of the Child and Family Services Review. The on-site portion of the review will occur during the week of July 13, 2009 in three local departments of social services: Fairfax, Hampton and Tazewell. The 2009 Statewide Assessment and Final Report will be made available once the review is complete.

2009 Reports

• Data Composite (3-31-2009) (XLS)
• Statewide Assessment (05-2009) (PDF)

2006 Reports

• Final Program Improvement Plan (PDF)

2005 Reports

• Program Impovement Plan Matrix (PDF)

2003 Reports

• Final Report (PDF)
• Statewide Assessment (05-2003) (PDF)