Acronyms
Acronyms frequently used in the administration of the ICAMA
| AAA | Adoption Assistance Agreement |
| AAICAMA | Association of Administrators of the Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance |
| AAICPC | Association of Administrators of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children |
| ACF | Administration for Children and Families |
| ACYF | Administration for Children, Youth, and Families |
| ACYF/CB | Administration for Children, Youth, and Families/Children's Bureau |
| AFDC | Aid to Families with Dependent Children |
| AFCARS | Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System(s) |
| APHSA | American Public Human Services Association |
| CAPTA | Child Abuse Prevention Treatment Act |
| CFR | Code of Federal Regulations |
| CMS | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (formerly HCFA) |
| COBRA | Consolidated Omnibus Business Reconciliation Act |
| CR | Congressional Record |
| EPSDT | Early, Periodic, Screening, Diagnosis and Testing (a services of Medicaid) |
| FAQ | Frequently Asked Question |
| FFY | Federal Fiscal Year |
| FMAP | Federal Medical Assistance Percentage |
| FR | Federal Register |
| FY | Fiscal Year |
| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
| HHS | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
| ICAMA | Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance |
| ICPC | Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children |
| IM | Information Memorandum |
| NACo | National Association of Counties |
| NAPCWA | National Association of Public Child Welfare Directors |
| NASAP | National Association of State AdoptionProgram Managers |
| NCCAN | National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect |
| NCANDS | National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System |
| NCSL | National Conference of State Legislatures |
| NGA | National Governors’ Association |
| PA | Policy Announcement |
| PI | Program Instruction |
| PIQ | Policy Interpretation Question |
| PRWORA | Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-193) |
| SACWIS | Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System(s) |
| SCHIP | State Children’s Health Insurance Program |
| SSA | Social Security Administration |
| SSI | Supplemental Security Income |
| SSN | Social Security Number |
| TANF | Temporary Assistance for Needy Families |