Title IV-B and Title IV-E
Title IV of the Social Security Act provides federal funding for child welfare programs. The resources on this page are designed to support tribal child welfare programs in understanding in title IV-B and title IV-E funding.
Title IV-B
Federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal consortia may apply to administer title IV-B of the Social Security Act funding. Under title IV-B, eligible tribes are defined the same as in the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to mean any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village
corporation, as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.], which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.
Title IV-B Funding Overview
Designed around prevention and early intervention, the two subparts of
Title IV-B aim to keep families together by supporting preventive intervention, alternative placements, and reunification efforts; and address family support, family preservation, time-limited family reunification, and adoption
Tribal IV-B Guide
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Bureau is committed to keeping this guide updated, future regulations or policy may make the information in this guide outdated.
The John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood
Funding from the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program is flexible and can be used to meet the immediate needs of young people currently or formerly in foster care to achieve self-sufficiency.
Title IV-B Subparts
Federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal consortia may apply to administer title IV-B of the Social Security Act funding. Under title IV-B, eligible tribes are defined the same as in the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to mean any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village
corporation, as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.], which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.
Title IV-B Subpart 1 Program Purpose
Funds under this program may be used for:
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- Protecting and promoting the welfare of all children;
- Preventing the neglect, abuse, or exploitation of children;
- Supporting at-risk families through services which allow children, where appropriate, to remain safely with their families or return to their families in a timely manner;
- Promoting the safety, permanence, and well-being of children in foster care and adoptive families; and
- Providing training, professional development and support to ensure a well-qualified child welfare workforce.
Title IV-B Subpart 2 Program Purpose
Funds under this program may be used to support services in the following four areas:
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- Family Preservation,
- Family Support,
- Family Reunification, and
- Adoption Promotion and Support Services
Capturing Title IV-B Data with Excel
[Links to all videos and associated PDFs]
Capturing Title IV-B Data with Excel
Video Playlist
In this series of 11 videos, we provide screen-sharing walk-throughs, tips, and discussions about Tribal child welfare data collection, entry, organization, management, and basic analysis using features and formulas in Microsoft Excel.
GUIDES
INTRODUCTION
NAVIGATING EXCEL
EXCEL BASICS
INTERMEDIATE SKILLS
BUILDING YOUR INTAKE SPREADSHEET
DROP-DOWN LIST REFERENCE GUIDE
BASIC GUIDE TO EXCEL FORMULAS
FORMULAS FOR COUNTING KIDS
DISPLAYING DATA WITH EXCEL CHARTS
Title IV-E
Title IV-E provides partial reimbursement to federally recognized tribes for the care of eligible children based on claims that primarily include foster care, adoption assistance, and guardianship assistance.
What is Title IV-E?
This e-learning was designed to support tribes in developing a foundational understanding of the title IV-E program, including its scope, pathways to IV-E, and requirements.
Title IV-E Guide For Tribal Governments And Leaders
There’s a lot to think about when exploring whether or not accessing title IV-E funds is right for a tribe. Tribal Governments and Leaders play a unique role in this exploration and may benefit from learning from others who have taken this journey before.
Tribal Readiness Assessment Tool for Title IV-E
This Information Memorandum (ACYF-CB-IM-22-02) presents the Tribal Readiness Assessment Tool for the Title IV-E Program to help tribes explore areas where they have significant infrastructure in place and areas where additional capacity is needed before beginning to operate a title IV-E program.
Pathways to Tribal Title IV-E
This resources is to assist tribes in learning more about the various pathways to accessing title IV-E, including direct title IV-E and tribal-state agreements.
Title IV-E Options for Tribes
View the presentation given at the Pathways to Title IV-E Meeting on
October 23-24, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Title IV-E Frequently Asked Questions
This resource covers frequently asked questions about title IV-E funding, including planning, reimbursements, and licensing.
Children’s Bureau Resources
Children’s Bureau Tribal Programs and Resources (Webpage)
Tribal Option to Operate a Title IV-E Program (Webpage)
Title IV-E Reviews (Webpage)
The Children's Bureau, within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, funds the Capacity Building Center for Tribes. The contents of this website and the resources herein do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Children's Bureau.
