State by State Key Findings Report: New Hampshire
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Region: I
State/Territory: New Hampshire
Document Type: State by State Key Findings Report
Review Period: 2nd Round CFSR
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Children’s Bureau Child and Family Services Review Round Two Key Findings Report New Hampshire Department of Children and Families
The Children’s Bureau administers the Child and Family Services Reviews. The reviews comprise two phases: (1) the Statewide Assessment, during which the State analyzes its child welfare data and practice, and (2) the onsite review, during which Federal and State teams examine outcomes for children and families by conducting case record reviews and case-related interviews, and assess State systemic issues through stakeholder interviews.
Following the onsite review, Federal staff prepare a Final Report, which is provided to the State after the onsite review or resolution of a discrepancy. States are provided a courtesy copy of the Final Report before the official Final Report is issued. In order for the State to be found in substantial conformity in any one of the seven outcomes reviewed, the outcome must be determined to be substantially achieved in 95 percent of the cases reviewed. States that are found not to be in substantial conformity on any of the seven outcomes or seven systemic factors must prepare a Program Improvement Plan (PIP) that includes action steps and benchmarks for bringing the State into substantial conformity. The PIP is due within 90 days after the State receives the courtesy copy of the Final Report. This Key Findings Report is based on data from the New Hampshire Final Report.
I. Identifying Information and Review Dates
Children’s Bureau Region: Region I
Date of Onsite Review: August 2, 2010 – August 6, 2010
Period Under Review: April 1, 2009, to August 6, 2010
Date Courtesy Copy of Final Report Issued: November 2, 2010
Date Program Improvement Plan Due: February 2, 2011
Date Program Improvement Plan Approved:
II. Highlights of Findings
A. The State met the national standards for four of the six standards.
B. The State achieved substantial conformity with none of the seven outcomes.
C. The State achieved substantial conformity with six of the seven systemic factors.
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III. State’s Conformance With the National Standards
Data Indicator or Composite National Standard State’s Score
Meets Standard
Does Not Meet Standard
Absence of maltreatment recurrence (data indicator) 94.6 or higher 95.8 X
Absence of child abuse and/or neglect in foster care (data indicator) 99.68 or higher 99.88 X
Timeliness and permanency of reunifications (Permanency Composite 1) 122.6 or higher 101.1 X
Timeliness of adoptions (Permanency Composite 2) 106.4 or higher 125.7 X
Permanency for children and youth in foster care for long periods of time (Permanency Composite 3) 121.7 or higher 107.2 X
Placement stability (Permanency Composite 4) 101.5 or higher 101.6 X
IV. State’s Conformance With the Outcomes
Outcome
Achieved Substantial Conformity
Did Not Achieve Substantial Conformity
Safety Outcome 1: Children are, first and foremost, protected from abuse and neglect. X
Safety Outcome 2: Children are safely maintained in their homes whenever possible and appropriate. X
Permanency Outcome 1: Children have permanency and stability in their living situations.
X
Permanency Outcome 2: The continuity of family relationships and connections is preserved for children. X
Child and Family Well-Being Outcome 1: Families have enhanced capacity to provide for their children’s needs. X
Child and Family Well-Being Outcome 2: Children receive appropriate services to meet their educational needs. X
Child and Family Well-Being Outcome 3: Children receive adequate services to meet their physical and mental health needs. X
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V. State’s Conformance With the Systemic Factors
Systemic Factor
Achieved Substantial Conformity
Did Not Achieve Substantial Conformity
Statewide Information System X
Case Review System X
Quality Assurance System X
Staff and Provider Training X
Service Array and Resource Development X
Agency Responsiveness to the Community X
Foster and Adoptive Parent Licensing, Recruitment, and Retention X
VI. Key Findings by Item 1
Outcomes
Item Strength
Area Needing Improvement
1. Timeliness of Initiating Investigations of Reports of Child Maltreatment X
2. Repeat Maltreatment X
3. Services to Family to Protect Child(ren) in the Home and Prevent Removal or Re-entry Into Foster Care X
4. Risk Assessment and Safety Management X
5. Foster Care Re-entries X
6. Stability of Foster Care Placement X
7. Permanency Goal for Child X
8. Reunification, Guardianship, or Permanent Placement With Relatives X
9. Adoption X
10. Other Planned Permanent Living Arrangement X
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Outcomes
Item Strength
Area Needing Improvement
11. Proximity of Foster Care Placement X
12. Placement With Siblings X
13. Visiting With Parents and Siblings in Foster Care X
14. Preserving Connections X
15.Relative Placement X
16. Relationship of Child in Care With Parents X
17. Needs and Services of Child, Parents, and Foster Parents X
18. Child and Family Involvement in Case Planning X
19. Caseworker Visits With Child X
20. Caseworker Visits With Parents X
21. Educational Needs of the Child X
22. Physical Health of the Child X
23. Mental/Behavioral Health of the Child X
Systemic Factors
Item Strength
Area Needing Improvement
24. Statewide Information System X
25. Written Case Plan X
26. Periodic Reviews X
27. Permanency Hearings X
28. Termination of Parental Rights X
29. Notice of Hearings and Reviews to Caregivers X
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Systemic Factors
Item Strength
Area Needing Improvement
30. Standards Ensuring Quality Services X
31. Quality Assurance System X
32. Initial Staff Training X
33. Ongoing Staff Training X
34. Foster and Adoptive Parent Training X
35. Array of Services X
36. Service Accessibility X
37. Individualizing Services X
38. Engagement in Consultation With Stakeholders X
39. Agency Annual Reports Pursuant to CFSP X
40. Coordination of CFSP Services With Other Federal Programs X
41. Standards for Foster Homes and Institutions X
42. Standards Applied Equally X
43. Requirements for Criminal Background Checks X
44. Diligent Recruitment of Foster and Adoptive Homes X
45. State Use of Cross-Jurisdictional Resources for Permanent Placements X
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