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Appropriations subcommittee opens weeklong deep dive on Child and Family Services, federal review and budget pressures
Summary
Department of Public Health and Human Services officials briefed the subcommittee on the Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) process, the department’s 2025–2029 Child and Family Services Plan, federally required performance measures, and budget pressures tied to Title IV‑E eligibility, provider rates and general fund reliance.
The Legislature’s appropriations subcommittee began a multi‑day, in‑depth review of Child and Family Services at the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), focusing on the federal Child and Family Services Review (CFSR), how federal laws shape child‑welfare practice, tribal coordination and current budget pressures.
Nikki Grossberg, division administrator for Child and Family Services, said the state must submit a five‑year Child and Family Services Plan to the federal Children’s Bureau and undergo an on‑site CFSR; Montana’s next review is scheduled for August 2025 and the plan now covers 2025–2029. Grossberg described the review as a structured, layered process that combines a statewide assessment, structured case reviews and stakeholder interviews. “The review informs the plan,” she said.
Grossberg and other DPHHS staff outlined the CFSR mechanics: the federal review team examines 65 cases (40 foster‑care cases and 25 in‑home cases), conducts interviews with children, parents, caregivers…
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