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Allen, MaryLee; Bissell, Mary – Future of Children, 2004
Even though federal laws have had a major influence on foster care and child welfare policy for more than 40 years, additional reforms are needed to ensure safe and stable families for children in care. This article describes the complex array of policies that shape federal foster care and observes: A number of federal policies addressing issues…
Descriptors: Safety, Courts, Child Welfare, Foster Care