Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Reviews determine whether children in foster care meet federal eligibility requirements for foster care maintenance payments claimed on their behalf. During each review, the Children’s Bureau examines child case records, provider documentation, and payment records to verify reimbursement claims, identify compliance issues, and determine whether technical assistance or program improvement is needed.
Use the resources below to find Title IV-E review schedules, review instruments and guidance, final reports and Program Improvement Plans (PIPs), and information for child welfare professionals interested in serving as Peer Reviewers.
Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Review Schedules
Annual Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Review Schedules — View scheduled Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Reviews by year.
Title IV-E Review Instruments, Tools, and Guidance
Use these resources to prepare for, conduct, and complete a Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Review.
- Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Review Guide — Access English and Spanish guidance for planning, conducting, and completing Title IV-E reviews, including review instructions and the eligibility review instrument.
- Instructions for Completing the Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Review Instrument — Use the standalone English and Spanish instructions to complete the Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Review Instrument.
- Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Review Instrument — Access the English and Spanish review instrument used during onsite Title IV-E eligibility reviews.
- Title IV-E Program Improvement Plan Instructions and Template — Use this template to develop a Program Improvement Plan (PIP) in response to findings from a Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Review.
Title IV-E Final Reports and Program Improvement Plans
Review Title IV-E Final Reports and Program Improvement Plans — Access final review findings, compliance results, identified strengths and deficiencies, and Program Improvement Plans developed in response to Title IV-E review findings.
Title IV-E Peer Reviewer Information
The Children’s Bureau recruits and trains qualified child welfare professionals to serve as Peer Reviewers and supplement federal review teams during Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Reviews.
- Peer Reviewer Information — Learn about recruitment, training, and participation in Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Reviews.
- Peer Reviewer Qualifications — Review the education, experience, and professional qualifications required to serve as a Title IV-E Peer Reviewer.
- Peer Reviewer Requirements and Responsibilities — Understand the training, participation requirements, and responsibilities of Title IV-E Peer Reviewers.