About

Child Welfare Systems Consulting for Federal, State, County & Nonprofit Agencies

SERVING PARTNERS ACROSS CHILD WELFARE SYSTEMS

ICW Advisory Group provides specialized consulting to federal agencies, state and county child welfare departments, and nonprofit organizations. Whether you need CFSR compliance support, federal grant review services, quality improvement implementation, or technical assistance—we bring insider expertise and practical solutions.

WHO WE SERVE

State Agencies
CFSR compliance preparation, statewide CQI implementation, quality assurance systems, Program Improvement Plans

Federal Agencies
Grant review services, policy consultation, subject matter expertise, program evaluation

County / Local Departments
Technical assistance, staff training, case review support, performance improvement strategies

Nonprofit Organizations
Program assessment, human trafficking prevention, capacity building, stakeholder engagement

OUR APPROACH

ICW Advisory brings insider perspective to child welfare systems consulting. Our principal consultant led Maryland’s statewide CQI implementation across 24 local departments serving 24,000+ children annually and serves as a federally-recognized subject matter expert for the U.S. Children’s Bureau and Department of Education.

We don’t just provide recommendations—we deliver implementation strategies that work in real government and nonprofit settings, backed by direct experience and federal recognition.


Why Work With ICW Advisory

  • PROVEN EXPERIENCE Former Maryland DHS statewide CQI administrator leading implementation across 24 jurisdictions. We’ve done this work from inside government.
  • FEDERAL RECOGNITION Subject matter expert for U.S. Children’s Bureau and Department of Education. Trusted partner for federal programs and grant review.
  • COMPREHENSIVE EXPERTISE Over a decade spanning state administration, federal consultation, nonprofit collaboration, and direct service delivery across child welfare systems.
  • CERTIFIED WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SBA-certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), meeting rigorous federal standards for business ownership and operations. Eligible for WOSB federal contract set-asides.

Child Welfare Areas of Expertise


Federal Compliance & Quality Assurance
Federal Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) compliance
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) implementation
Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement
Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) auditing

Grant Review & Program Evaluation
Grant Review services
Program Assessment & Improvement
Data Evaluation & Analysis
Strategy Development

Technical Assistance & Training
Training and technical assistance delivery
Case Review & Focus Group Facilitation
Stakeholder Engagement & Client Support
Conference Planning

Specialized Child Protection Services
Human Trafficking Prevention & Awareness
Child Maltreatment Consultation
Kinship Care Placement
Child Permanency planning
At-Risk Youth Services

Additional Consulting Services
Non-profit Project Management
Medical Resource System Contract Management
Risk Assessment & Management

Strengthen Your Child Welfare Systems

Whether you’re a state agency preparing for CFSR, a federal agency seeking expert consultation, a county department needing technical assistance, or a nonprofit building capacity—let’s discuss how we can support your mission to protect vulnerable children and families.

Schedule a Consultation

 📧 aneetapearson@icwadvisory.com 📞 (678) 951-9558