DC Child and Family Services Agency Annual Progress and Services Report 2020-2024
This document, the FY 2022 Annual Progress and Services Report, provides an update on the 2020-2024 Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP) for the DC Child and Family Services Agency. The plan is built upon a Four Pillar Strategic Framework, focusing on: narrowing the 'Front Door' to minimize child removals, ensuring 'Temporary Safe Haven' in foster care with rapid permanency planning, promoting child 'Well-Being' through nurturing environments and comprehensive support, and facilitating a swift 'Exit to Permanence' into stable family settings. Key initiatives include the Families First DC program, which emphasizes community empowerment, integrated services, and upstream prevention. The report details progress, stakeholder engagement, and performance across safety, permanency, and well-being outcomes, driven by ongoing assessment and continuous quality improvement efforts.