The Child Welfare Reviews Project (CWRP) oversees a national pool of agile staff who participate in the Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSRs) conducted by the Children's Bureau. The CWRP recruits agile staff by taking referrals from state and federal staff, contract staff, and current CFSR Reviewers, Quality Assurance (QA) Specialists, and Note-Taking Specialists, as well as by conducting outreach to Children’s Bureau Regional Offices and national organizations. In addition, state reviewers and QA specialists who successfully participate in a CB-Led Review as part of the state team can apply to join the agile staff pool.
Upon receipt of applications, the CWRP reviews and maintains information on candidates’ qualifications and identifies candidates to participate in CFSR Reviewer trainings. Once trained, these individuals become eligible to participate as CFSR Reviewers. Strong preference will be given to individuals who are experienced in applying the Onsite Review Instrument and Instructions (OSRI), as well as those who also demonstrate fluency in Spanish and/or have lived experience within the child welfare system or within Indigenous/Tribal social services.
The CWRP conducts CFSR Reviewer trainings periodically. Qualified candidates will be required to attend an in-person 2-day training and complete online training and other ongoing trainings as needed. Candidates who attended a State Team Training in Round 4 of the CFSRs may be eligible to join the pool without attending the 2-day training.