Program resources

The CAFS Data Collection and Reporting Guide provides guidance for collecting and reporting data in the CAFS program, including:

• how to link outcomes identified in program logics to DEX
• how to measure and report client outcomes using SCORE
• minimum reporting requirements.

For a brief overview of the key changes between CAFS and the TEI program, explore the CAFS Data Collection and Reporting Guide Key Changes.

Visit Program reporting and evidence building to learn more about this topic, including DEX support.

The CAFS Program Client Outcomes Framework is found at Appendix B of the Program Specifications. It provides a roadmap for linking the CAFS program and any program activities to client outcomes. The framework explains what the program (as a whole) aims to achieve for children, young people, families and communities in NSW.

The overarching CAFS program client outcome is achieving safety and wellbeing at home. Service providers should aim to work towards one or more of the outcomes in the framework. Each outcome contributes to the program’s overarching outcome.

Outcomes for Aboriginal people in the CAFS program is found at Appendix C of the Program Specifications. They were designed with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) and Aboriginal staff in the sector. These are additional client outcomes developed to reflect Aboriginal values, priorities and worldviews.

The Outcomes for Aboriginal people in the CAFS program are additional to the CAFS Client Outcomes Framework.

DCJ will continue to co-design with ACCOs and Aboriginal staff in the CAFS program the implementation of the outcomes for Aboriginal people.

The cultural artwork featured in the Outcomes for Aboriginal people in the CAFS program was developed by Yirra Miya. The cultural panel overview provides its meaning.

For information on how the Common Assessment Tool (CAT) is used and to download the guide and templates, visit Common Assessment Tool.

Visit Contracting to download the CAFS contract and find out more about contract amendments.

For service providers delivering parenting programs and supported playgroups, visit Parenting programs and supported playgroups.

Visit Program logics for information about CAFS program logics, including the e-learning module and program logic templates.

The Safe and Strong Families Guide (PDF, 162.0 KB) provides service providers with useful information on delivering the Safe and Strong Families initiative, including service delivery expectations, reporting requirements, and evaluation participation.

It is designed to support consistent and culturally safe implementation of Safe and Strong Families services, and should be read alongside the CAFS Data Collection and Reporting Guide (refer to top of this page).

The CAFS program has an evidence-informed approach to design and practice. The DCJ Evidence Portal aims to improve access and increase the use of evidence in service design and delivery, to improve outcomes for children, young people, families and communities.