NCANDS Child File Codebook
The Child File data submission contains case-level data. States submit case-level data by constructing an electronic file of child-specific records for each report of alleged child abuse and neglect that received a CPS response. Only completed reports that resulted in a disposition (finding) during the reporting year are submitted in each state’s data file. The Child File is supplemented by agency-level aggregate statistics in a separate data submission called the Agency File. States are asked to submit both the Child File and the Agency File each year. This codebook shows the data elements included in a Child File submission, along with definitions, values, and technical guidance provided to states.
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| @type | dcat:Dataset |
|---|---|
| accessLevel | public |
| bureauCode |
[ "009:70" ] |
| contactPoint |
{ "fn": "ACF Data Team", "@type": "vcard:Contact", "hasEmail": "mailto:ohsepr@acf.hhs.gov" } |
| description | The Child File data submission contains case-level data. States submit case-level data by constructing an electronic file of child-specific records for each report of alleged child abuse and neglect that received a CPS response. Only completed reports that resulted in a disposition (finding) during the reporting year are submitted in each state’s data file. The Child File is supplemented by agency-level aggregate statistics in a separate data submission called the Agency File. States are asked to submit both the Child File and the Agency File each year. This codebook shows the data elements included in a Child 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 Child File Codebook on the official website.", "downloadURL": "https://acf.gov/cb/training-technical-assistance/ncands-child-file-codebook" } ] |
| identifier | https://healthdata.gov/api/views/nq3v-qu48 |
| issued | 2025-09-04 |
| keyword |
[ "abuse", "assessment", "neglect", "policy", "reporting" ] |
| landingPage | https://healthdata.gov/d/nq3v-qu48 |
| modified | 2025-09-05 |
| programCode |
[ "009:045" ] |
| publisher |
{ "name": "Administration for Children and Families", "@type": "org:Organization" } |
| theme |
[ "ACF" ] |
| title | NCANDS Child File Codebook |
