Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal consortia must complete the CFS-101 forms and the Annual Progress and Services Report (APSR) each year to receive title IV-B, Chafee/ETV, and Family First funding and to report progress toward Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP) goals. This toolkit serves as a one-stop shop for the information necessary for annual submissions of the Annual Progress and Services Reports and the CFS-101 forms to the Children’s Bureau.
Program Instruction 26-04
This Program Instruction (PI) provides guidance to Indian Tribes, Indian Tribal Organizations, and Indian Tribal Consortia on the actions required to receive Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 allotments under title IV-B, subparts 1 and 2, and the Chafee and ETV programs (subject to appropriations). It outlines the requirements for submitting (1) the second APSR update to the 2025-2029 CFSP and (2) the CFS-101, Parts I-III. The FY 2027 APSR is due no later than June 30, 2026.
CFS-101 Instructions and Forms for FFY 2027
The CFS-101 is a set of financial forms that must be completed to apply for and receive funding under title IV-B, subparts 1 and 2 of the Social Security Act, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) State Grant, and the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (Chafee) and Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program. The CFS-101's are due no later than June 30, 2026.
Instructions
The set of CFS-101 instructions has three parts:
Annual Budget Request for Title IV-B, Subpart 1 & 2 Funds, CAPTA State Grant, Chafee, and ETV.
Annual Estimated Expenditure Summary of Child and Family Services Funds.
Annual Expenditures for Title IV-B, Subparts 1 and 2, Chafee, and ETV.
*Includes NEW important information for the FFY 2027 CFS-101.
CFS-101 Forms Excel Workbook
CFS-101 Reallotment Request
Indian Tribes, Indian Tribal Organizations and Tribal Consortia can request a change in current year funding, as available, for grants made through the CFS-101 forms by submitting a “CFS-101 Reallotment” form. Through this request, tribes may identify funds that will go unused and make them available for other tribes or request additional funding. The deadline to submit a reallotment request is June 30, 2026.
Additional Resources
Federal regulatory requirements that govern how states and tribes must plan, report on, and administer Title IV-B child welfare programs. It outlines the rules for comprehensive child and family services plans, annual progress reports, fiscal requirements, child abuse and neglect programs, and direct payments to tribes.
This document outlines the reporting schedule for state and tribal CFSPs and APSRs. Under 45 CFR 1357.16(b), states and tribes must submit their APSR and the CFS-101 to the appropriate ACF Regional Office by June 30 annually.
This tool can calculate the mandatory state share of title IV-B expenditures.
This tool can calculate the mandatory tribal share of expenditures required for the Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood.
The Center collaborates with American Indian and Alaska Native nations to help strengthen Tribal child and family systems and services in order to nurture the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, youth, and families.
Resources for Tribes Interested in Working with the Children's Bureau
This toolkit provides resources to help tribes develop their CFSPs and APSRs, including federal guidance and information about documents that must be submitted.
The process of applying for federal funding can be complex, so this guide was developed with the hope of breaking down and clarifying the process. This guide is a resource to assist the Children’s Bureau (CB) regional program specialists and tribal Title IV-B agency staff, including the social services / Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) director, leadership, and financial department, when working one on one to apply for and maintain Title IV-B funding. This guide helps tribes in their tribal Title IV-B funding journey by:
- Exploring funding options
- Assisting with the initial application
- Tracking program components
- Clarifying the yearly reporting process
- Reviewing allowable costs
- Providing helpful tips and community resources
- Answering general questions about the collaborative process
This guide focuses on Title IV-B requirements, and the tribe may encounter unique scenarios and questions that need further guidance from other resources. While the Children’s Bureau is committed to keeping this guide updated, future regulations or policy may make the information in this guide outdated. It is the tribe’s responsibility to ensure that it meets all the required provisions in the governing statutes, regulations, and official policy for program oversight. Always check in with the tribe’s regional program specialist for clarification. Federal representatives from the CB and the Office of Grants Management work in partnership to understand, value, and connect each tribe to the requirements so that tribes are empowered to be successful.
Title IV-B Instructional Video Series
These videos complement the Title IV-B Guide by walking tribal program staff through key concepts in a more engaging, visual format. Each segment highlights important sections of the Guide and explains how they apply to tribal child welfare programs, offering clearer context than text alone. By seeing and hearing the material, staff can better understand the processes, requirements, and examples discussed in the Guide, making the information more relatable and easier to apply in practice.