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BASIS This performance measure is one of the National Standards for State Performance on Statewide Data Indicators that the Children's Bureau uses to determine state's conformity with Titles IV-B and IV-E of the Social Security Act through the Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSRs). The National Standard is that at least 40.5%of all children who enter foster care in a 12-month period are discharged to permanency within 12 months of entering foster care. • National Standards for State Performance on Statewide Data Indicators: pages 3, 4 and 6 5. The county will provide leadership to ensure that of children who enter foster care in a 12-month period and who were discharged within 12 months to reunification, kinship care, guardianship,or adoption,that no more than 8.3% re-enter foster care within 12 months of their discharge. NOTE: This measure is a growth measure. Performance over prior years will be compiled and shared with counties. RATIONALE The intent of this measure is to ensure that children exiting foster care either through reunification guardianship, or adoption are in stable homes so that they do not re-enter foster care.The measure assesses whether the agency's programs and practice are effective in supporting reunification and other permanency goals so that children do not return to foster care. BASIS This performance measure is one of the National Standards for State Performance on Statewide Data Indicators that the Children's Bureau uses to determine state's conformity with Titles IV-B and IV-E of the Social Security Act through the Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSR5). The National Standard is that no . more than 8.3% of all children who enter into and are discharged from foster care within a 12-month period re-enter foster care within 12 months of their discharge. • National Standards for State Performance on Statewide Data Indicators: pages 5 and 6 6. The county will provide leadership to ensure that of all children who enter foster care in a 12-month period in the county,the rate of placement moves per 1,000 days of foster care will not exceed 4.1%. NOTE: This measure is a growth measure. Performance over prior years will be compiled and shared with counties RATIONALE Research shows that children who experience fewer placement changes are more likely to experience fewer school changes, less trauma and distress, and fewer mental health and behavioral problems. Research also suggests that fewer placements therefore contribute to better academic achievement and lasting positive relationships with an adult. This measure assesses whether the agency ensures that children whom the agency removes from their homes experience stability while they are in foster care. BASIS This performance measure is one of the National Standards for State Performance on Statewide Data Indicators that the Children's Bureau uses to determine state's conformity with Titles IV-B and IV-E of the Social Security Act through the Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSRs). The National Standard is that of all children who enter foster care in a 12-month period, the average rate of placement moves per 1,000 days of foster care does not exceed 4.1%. • National Standards for State Performance on Statewide Data Indicators: pages 5 and 6 F' NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND NC Department of Health and Human Services • www.ncdhhs.gov HUMAN SERVICES NCDHHS is an equal opportunity employer and provider. • 5/2022 4of4