Business · 30/03/2026Updated: 10/16/2026 · 1 min read

Administration for Children and Families Requests Revision of Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS)

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The Administration for Children and Families is requesting a revision of the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) due to the addition of sixty-two data elements, which increased the reporting burden for state child welfare agencies.

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