NCANDS Agency File Codebook
The Agency File contains data that are not reportable at the child-specific level and often gathered from agencies external to CPS. The Agency File is a supplement to a case-level data file called the Child File. States are asked to submit both the Child File and the Agency File each year. This codebook shows the data elements included in an Agency File submission, along with definitions, values, and technical guidance provided to states.
Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.
Find Related Datasets
Search by Tags
Click any tag below to search for similar datasets
Complete Metadata
| @type | dcat:Dataset |
|---|---|
| accessLevel | public |
| bureauCode |
[ "009:70" ] |
| contactPoint |
{ "fn": "ACF Data Team", "@type": "vcard:Contact", "hasEmail": "mailto:ohsepr@acf.hhs.gov" } |
| description | The Agency File contains data that are not reportable at the child-specific level and often gathered from agencies external to CPS. The Agency File is a supplement to a case-level data file called the Child File. States are asked to submit both the Child File and the Agency File each year. This codebook shows the data elements included in an Agency File submission, along with definitions, values, and technical guidance provided to states. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below. |
| distribution |
[ { "@type": "dcat:Distribution", "title": "Official Data Source", "mediaType": "text/html", "description": "Access the complete NCANDS Agency File Codebook on the official website.", "downloadURL": "https://acf.gov/cb/training-technical-assistance/ncands-agency-file-codebook" } ] |
| identifier | https://healthdata.gov/api/views/raav-m644 |
| issued | 2025-09-04 |
| keyword |
[ "child", "data", "policy", "reporting", "scope" ] |
| landingPage | https://healthdata.gov/d/raav-m644 |
| modified | 2025-09-05 |
| programCode |
[ "009:045" ] |
| publisher |
{ "name": "Administration for Children and Families", "@type": "org:Organization" } |
| theme |
[ "ACF" ] |
| title | NCANDS Agency File Codebook |
