The nFORM team provides an overview of upcoming enhancements to the query tool.
This page includes information and tools to support you in using nFORM 2.0. If you need additional help after reviewing these resources, you may request technical assistance by submitting a ticket in nFORM 2.0 to the nFORM help desk.
Please contact your grantee organization's site administrator(s) for help with log in issues including locked accounts and resetting passwords. Site administrators should leave a voice mail for Mathematica at 844-619-6841 if they are also unable to log into nFORM.
The CQI Resources page includes more information on using nFORM 2.0 and other data for program improvement
Quick Links
Detailed Instructions
- This manual provides step-by-step instructions for using nFORM. nFORM 2.0 User Manual
- This manual describes best practices for collecting data with nFORM. Performance Measures and Data Collection Logistics Manual
- This is a PDF of privacy information to provide to clients. View Privacy Statement
Data Dictionary
- This document provides the record layout for the data fields that are included in the data export from nFORM. View Data Dictionary
Training Video
- This training video describes best practices to follow to keep data secure. Keeping Data Secure
Search for nFORM Resources
Displaying 1 - 10 of 12
- Dec 2024
Please note that this resource is temporarily unavailable while we make updates. We apologize for any inconvenience and will post the updated resource soon.
This template displays the nFORM 2.0 data export layout, and includes sample data and tips on how to use the nFORM 2.0 data export. Grantees may use this resource as a reference for using nFORM 2.0 data for program operations, monitoring, and improvement. This resource also includes which tabs of the data dictionary to reference when reviewing the data.
Aug 2024The nFORM team offers a detailed overview of individual service contracts (ISCs) and proceeds to provide an in-depth review of the available data tools designed for monitoring ISCs.
Nov 2023The nFORM team provides an overview of the query tool and upcoming enhancements to the Primary Workshop Participation and Grant Year Overview tabs.
May 2023The nFORM Team provides an overview of ISCs and referrals and how to analyze trends in individual services. This tutorial also includes a grantee’s experience with developing and implementing an approach to monitoring ISCs.
Feb 2023The nFORM Team provides a deep dive into the data export and data dictionary, and provides tips on how to use the data for program monitoring.
Dec 2022Please note that this resource is temporarily unavailable while we make updates. We apologize for any inconvenience and will post the updated resource soon.
The data dictionary provides the record layout for the data fields that are included in the data export from nFORM. nFORM users should refer to the applicable version of the data dictionary for data exports generated through November 30, 2022, those generated between December 1, 2022 and August 5, 2024, and those generated on or after August 6, 2024.
Dec 2022This webinar provides in-depth information on how grantees can drill down on data in the query tool and how to use the information to support program monitoring and CQI.
Jun 2022This guidance developed by ACF includes information about can and cannot be provided as a program incentive, limitations of incentive costs, and recording incentives in nFORM.
Jun 2022This webinar includes an overview of individual service contacts (ISCs) and substantive ISCs, along with an in-depth tutorial on how to use nFORM 2.0 data tools to monitor client receipt of service contacts
Mar 2022