1. http://ndas.cwla.org Tools that Work Conference Carrie Friedman, Director of NDAS Sophia Smalls, Research Assistant November 13, 2003

2. Tools that Work Conference November 13, 2003 2 History of National Data Analysis System (NDAS) In May,1999, the National Data Analysis System (NDAS) became available to the public. The system was developed with the cooperation of all 50 states and the District of Columbia, whose data are available in the system. Over the past four years thirty-eight states have partnered with the League by sharing in the cost and participating on the advisory committee for the project.

3. Tools that Work Conference November 13, 2003 3 What is the National Data Analysis System (NDAS)? A database of child welfare data in the U.S through a publicly accessible website. It organizes large amounts of information about various topics. A resource to learn how states are doing things similarly or differently.

4. Tools that Work Conference November 13, 2003 4 Main Topics on NDAS Administrative Data Adoption Child Abuse & Neglect Child Abuse & Neglect Fatalities Child Care Services Family Preservation & Support Services Fiscal Data Outcomes Out-of-Home Care Population Data Juvenile Justice Children’s Health

5. Tools that Work Conference November 13, 2003 5 Data Sources on NDAS CWLA State Agency Survey AFCARS (Adoption & Foster Care Analysis & Reporting System) NCANDS (National Child Abuse & Neglect Data System) U.S Census Bureau Urban Institute NACAC (North American Council on Adoptable Children) CDC (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

6. Tools that Work Conference November 13, 2003 6 NDAS Inquiries Email questions to ndas@cwla.org. Call the NDAS line (202) 942-0333