{
  "@type": "dcat:Dataset",
  "accessLevel": "public",
  "bureauCode": [
    "009:70"
  ],
  "contactPoint": {
    "@type": "vcard:Contact",
    "fn": "ACF Data Team",
    "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.\n\nMetadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.",
  "distribution": [
    {
      "@type": "dcat:Distribution",
      "description": "Access the complete NCANDS Child File Codebook on the official website.",
      "downloadURL": "https://acf.gov/cb/training-technical-assistance/ncands-child-file-codebook",
      "mediaType": "text/html",
      "title": "Official Data Source"
    }
  ],
  "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": {
    "@type": "org:Organization",
    "name": "Administration for Children and Families"
  },
  "theme": [
    "ACF"
  ],
  "title": "NCANDS Child File Codebook"
}