National Resource Center for Child Welfare Data and Technology

CFSR Round 2
Data Tools provided by the Children’s Bureau

Table A: Data Indicators for the Child and Family Services Review	Word	PDF
Explanatory Note for Table A	Word	PDF
Table B: Coefficients (Weights) for Individual Measures in the CFSR Data Composites	Word	PDF

Composites Syntax and Computational Spreadsheet:
Please download the following files in order to generate State CFSR composite scores.

READ FIRST: Informational Text to accompany the “ComputeComposites.zip” file. Read this document before using the Composites Syntax and Computational Spreadsheet in the ZIP file below.	Word	PDF
Note regarding the April 2007 Composites Syntax and Computational Spreadsheet.	Word	PDF
ZIP file for computing State CFSR Composite Scores. The new syntax contained in this zip file (composite_syntax_apr_09_07) is intended to replace the Nov 9th version (CompositeSyntax_Nov_06_06). Updated April 10, 2007	Zip

Derivation of the CFSR Composite Scores (Generic Version)

The following materials allow States the opportunity to write code to independently derive the CFSR Composite Scores using the software of your choice.

CFSR Composite Scores Calculation Logic This document provides instructions for writing software code to derive the CFSR Composite Scores. The logical steps in these instructions can be coded in the software tool of your choice. As this document is used by the field, future edits for clarity can be expected, however, material changes are not anticipated. Version 1.2 (September 14, 2007). Please see Page 1 of the document for specific information on revisions incorporated.	Word	PDF

FIPS Mapping File This file (fixed flat ASCII) is used to derive the CFSR Composite Scores. Use of this file is described in the CFSR Composite Scores Calculation Logic document. It is suggested that this file be viewed using "Word" initially as it provides instruction related to its use at the beginning of the file.	ASCII

Composite Computational Spreadsheet This Excel spreadsheet automatically calculates state composite CFSR scores. Use of this spreadsheet is described in the CFSR Composite Scores Calculation Logic document.	Excel

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