States report information from two reporting populations: (1) The Served Population which is information on all youth receiving at least one independent living services paid or provided by the Chafee Program agency, and (2) Youth completing the NYTD Survey. States survey youth regarding six outcomes: financial self-sufficiency, experience with homelessness, educational attainment, positive connections with adults, high-risk behaviors, and access to health insurance. States collect outcomes information by conducting a survey of youth in foster care on or around their 17th birthday, also referred to as the baseline population. States will track these youth as they age and conduct a new outcome survey on or around the youth's 19th birthday; and again on or around the youth's 21st birthday, also referred to as the follow-up population. States will collect outcomes information on these older youth at ages 19 or 21 regardless of their foster care status or whether they are still receiving independent living services from the State. Depending on the size of the State's foster care youth population, some States may conduct a random sample of the baseline population of the 17-year-olds that participate in the outcomes survey so that they can follow a smaller group of youth as they age. All States will collect and report outcome information on a new baseline population cohort every three years. Units of Response: Current and former youth in foster care Type of Data: Survey Tribal Data: No Periodicity: Annual Demographic Indicators: Ethnicity;Race;Sex SORN: Not Applicable Data Use Agreement: https://www.ndacan.acf.hhs.gov/datasets/request-dataset.cfm Data Use Agreement Location: https://www.ndacan.acf.hhs.gov/datasets/order_forms/termsofuseagreement.pdf Granularity: Individual Spatial: United States Geocoding: State

This six-part video series provides an overview of the National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) and the NYTD Review, a federal review conducted by the Children’s Bureau to assess how states collect and report data on young people transitioning out of foster care. Using whiteboard animation, the videos cover the history and implementation of NYTD, NYTD data collection and reporting, an introduction to the NYTD Review, the system demonstration and survey methodology, the case record review, and the stakeholder interviews. Part 1 of the “Introduction to NYTD” provides an overview, including background on why the database was developed and a timeline of the Children’s Bureau’s work with states to develop the NYTD. Part 2 of the “Introduction to NYTD” discusses the process by which states collect and report NYTD data in accordance with federal regulation. Part 3 provides an introduction to the NYTD Review, a process that evaluates how states collect and report data on young people in transition out of foster care. Part 4 provides an overview of two elements of the onsite phase of the NYTD Review: the system demonstration and the survey methodology review. Part 5 of the video series provides an overview of the case record review, an important element of the NYTD Review onsite phase. Part 6, the final video of this series, provides an overview of the stakeholder interviews, including young people focus groups, an important element of the NYTD Review onsite phase. Back to top Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This brief presents findings from NYTD surveys completed by youth transitioning out of foster care at ages 17, 19 and 21 (NYTD Cohort 1). Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This video series provides three scenarios that highlight best practices to help inform those working to administer the National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) survey. Providing young people with a variety of ways to take the survey may help a state increase the survey completion rate. Different states may have different practices, so it is important to research how your state administers the NYTD survey to stay in compliance with your state’s practices. Scenario 2 demonstrates administering the NYTD survey over the telephone. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

These short reports summarize findings from State NYTD data submissions compiled by the Children's Bureau. National Youth in Transition Database Data Brief #1National Youth in Transition Database Data Brief #2National Youth in Transition Database Data Brief #3National Youth in Transition Database Data Brief #4 (PDF)National Youth in Transition Database Data Brief #5National Youth in Transition Database Data Brief #6National Youth in Transition Database Data Brief #7 National Youth in Transition Services and Outcomes Reports These reports highlight information on key elements from State NYTD data submissions compiled by the Children’s Bureau. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This brief present highlights of State reports from fiscal year 2013 to the National Youth in Transition Database, including information on independent living services paid for or provided to youth. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This brief presents findings from NYTD surveys completed by Cohort 3 youth at ages 17, 19, and 21 in Federal Fiscal Years 2017, 2019, and 2021. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This dataset tracks the updates made on the dataset "National Youth in Transition Database - Outcomes Survey" as a repository for previous versions of the data and metadata.

This dataset tracks the updates made on the dataset "National Youth in Transition Database - Served Populations" as a repository for previous versions of the data and metadata.

National Youth In Transition Database Notice of Proposed RuleMaking (PDF) - This proposed rule implements the data collection requirements of the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 (P.L. 106–169), as incorporated into the Social Security Act at section 477. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This brief presents the latest findings from NYTD surveys completed by youth in NYTD Cohort 2 at ages 17, 19, and 21 (in FY 19). Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This brief presents the latest findings from NYTD surveys completed by youth in NYTD Cohort 2 at age 19 (in FY 16). The brief also presents select comparisons of results between Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 youth at ages 17 and 19. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

Final Rule: National Youth In Transition Database (PDF) - This final rule implements the data collection requirements of the Foster Care Independence Act, enacted in 1999. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Information Memorandum (IM) provides information on the final rule for the National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD).

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This report provides a national snapshot of youth preparing to transition from foster care during FFY 2011 Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This technical assistance document accompanies the proposed rule on the National Youth In Transition Database (NYTD) that was published in the Federal Register on July 14, 2006 (71 FR 40346). Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

Background The Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-169) establishes the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP), now known as the Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (Chafee Program), in amendment to section 477 of the Social Security Act. The Chafee Program provides states with flexible funding to carry out programs that assist youth in making the transition from foster care to a healthy and self-sufficient adulthood. The law also requires the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to develop a data collection system to track the independent living services States provide to youth and develop outcome measures that may be used to assess States' performance in operating their independent living programs. The law also requires ACF to impose a penalty of between one and five percent of the State's annual allotment on any State that fails to comply with the reporting requirements. Overview To meet the law's mandate, ACF published a proposed rule in the Federal Register on July 14, 2006, and a final rule on February 26, 2008. The regulation establishes the National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) and requires that States engage in two data collection activities. First, States are to collect information on each youth who receives independent living services paid for or provided by the State agency that administers the Chafee Program. Second, States are to collect demographic and outcome information on certain youth in foster care whom the State will follow over time to collect additional outcome information. This information will allow ACF to track which independent living services States provide and assess the collective outcomes of youth. Pursuant to the regulation, States begin collecting data for NYTD on October 1, 2010, and reports data to ACF semiannually. The first submission of data to ACF occurred on May 15, 2011. Information on NYTD Services The regulation requires that States report to ACF the independent living services and supports they provide to all youth in eleven broad categories: independent living needs assessment; academic support; post-secondary educational support; career preparation; employment programs or vocational training; budget and financial management; housing education and home management training; health education and risk prevention; family support and healthy marriage education; mentoring; and supervised independent living. States will also report financial assistance they provide, including assistance for education, room and board and other aid. Information on NYTD Outcomes States will survey youth regarding six outcomes: financial self-sufficiency, experience with homelessness, educational attainment, positive connections with adults, high-risk behavior, and access to health insurance. Additionally, States collect outcomes information by conducting a survey of youth in foster care on or around their 17th birthday, also referred to as the baseline population. States track these youth as they age and conduct a new outcome survey on or around the youth's 19th birthday; and again on or around the youth's 21st birthday, also referred to as the follow-up population. States collect outcomes information on these older youth at ages 19 or 21 regardless of their foster care status or whether they are still receiving independent living services from the State. Depending on the size of the State's foster care youth population, some States may conduct a random sample of the baseline population of the 17-year-olds that participate in the outcomes survey so that they can follow a smaller group of youth as they age. All States collect and report outcome information on a new baseline population cohort every three years. Information Describing the Youth For every youth reported to NYTD, a State must use an encrypted identification number that is the same as the identifier used to report information on the young person to the Adop

This brief describes two Children’s Bureau programs through which young adults provide technical assistance to states about child welfare issues: the Young Adult Consultant program and the National Youth in Transition Database Reviewers program. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This data collection consists of a five-wave longitudinal study of 1,628 high school youths in the United States in the period 1966-1974, beginning in the fall of 1966 when they entered 10th grade. The study is part of the longitudinal Youth in Transition Project conducted by the University of Michigan's Survey Research Center. The major objective of the project was to examine the causes and effects of dropping out of high school among youths in their late teens. The project examined a number of characteristics, including personality and behavioral traits, in order to identify the potential dropout. The initial data collection included tests of ability and academic skills, measures of family background characteristics, and a large number of "criterion" dimensions: affective states, self-concepts, values and attitudes, and plans and behaviors. Most of the criterion dimensions were repeated in the four subsequent waves. Included also is information on the respondents' attitudes toward government and government officials, racial integration, and United States' involvement in the Vietnam war. Demographic variables include work experience, income, military service, and education. The Longitudinal File (File 6) is comprised of 516 selected variables, primarily indices based on longitudinal data.

Users can view maps and tables related to child welfare policies in the United States. Background The State Child Welfare Policy Database contains a variety of information related to child welfare policies in each state. Data topics are grouped under three categories: child welfare financing; kinship care policies; older youth in foster care. Child welfare financing provides data on topics such as total expenditures, TANF, Title IV, and medicaid. Kinship care policies includes information on locating kin, guardianship policies, foster care and private kin arrangement s. Older youth in foster care includes information on foster care age limits, placements for older youth, and state-funded independent living transition services. User FunctionalityUsers can search by topic or by state. Data is presented in either a table (for state specific information) or by map (for data topic information). Data is available on a state level. Data tables are available for download in Excel format. Data Notes The data source is clearly labeled, and a link to the data source or to the state's welfare website is provided.