title: Crafting a federal legislative framework for child welfare reform.
abstract: The nature and scope of the problems plaguing child welfare systems across the country make federal solutions especially urgent. A decade after enactment of the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act (PL 96-272), legislation is pending that builds on its framework to enhance services and supports for vulnerable children and their families. The legislation reflects a growing consensus about the nature of the child welfare crisis and about the reform strategies that will be effective.
authors.affiliation: Child Welfare and Mental Health Division, Children's Defense Fund, Washington, D.C.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Allen
mesh_terms: D000300:Adoption / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000523:psychology; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000523:psychology; D002669:Child Welfare / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005581:Foster Home Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000523:psychology; D006291:Health Policy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans