Step 2 - State Self-Assessment

• Outcomes and statewide data indicators using National Child Abuse and Neglect Data Systems (NCANDS) and Adoption Foster Care Analysis Reporting System (AFCARS) data;
• The systemic factors outlined below;
• The characteristics of the Department that impact the Department's ability to deliver services that will lead to improved outcomes; and
• The strengths of services and the areas the Department will need to re-examine during the on-site review.

This self-analysis will determine, "How well are we doing?" The assessment period is one Federal fiscal year. Michigan must submit a list of the stakeholders to Administration for Children and Families (ACF) before the self-assessment takes place. This process will begin in March 2002. It must be completed within 4 months of receipt of the materials.

Suggested state level stakeholders:

• Michigan Federation of Private Child Placing Agencies
• Michigan Foster and Adoptive Parents Association
• State Court Administrator's Office
• Prosecuting Attorney's Association
• Ombudsman's Office
• Guardian Ad Litems
• Physician's Advisory Committee
• Child Death Review Team (Citizen Review Panel)
• Children's Justice Task Force
• Citizen Review Panels
• Prevention (Children's Trust Fund)
• Orchards
• Judson Center
• Governor's Task Force on Juvenile Justice
• CPS Advisory Committee
• Foster Care Advisory Committee
• Foster Care Licensing
• Tribal Leader
• Local Office Staff