The document summarizes discussions from Day 1 of a conference exploring the use of the Child Status Index (CSI) tool. Key topics discussed included: 1) How to align CSI programs across different levels and analyze existing tools like the CSI used in Nigeria. 2) How to collect, ensure quality of, and make the CSI tool easy to use by volunteers. 3) Practical experiences using the CSI tool, how widely it is used, and questions around research and monitoring. 4) An introduction to the CSI tool, the 12 outcomes it evaluates, and basic steps for administering it.