title: A profile of post-ASFA hearings in the U.S. Congress.
abstract: Examination of the policymaking process can yield a better understanding of the rationale behind policy content and prescriptions for shaping future policies. To this end, this study uses data from 38 child welfare hearings held by the U.S. Congress from 1999-2010 to describe key hearings, as well as Congress, committee member, and child welfare indicators. This manuscript concludes with implications for research and practice.
authors.affiliation: Wayne State University, School of Social Work, USA.
authors.forename: Heather
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Edwards
mesh_terms: D000300:Adoption / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000639:trends; D002669:Child Welfare / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000639:trends; D035082:Federal Government; D005544:Forecasting; D005581:Foster Home Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000639:trends; D006291:Health Policy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D011050:Policy Making; D011057:Politics; D014481:United States