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Major Federal Legislation Concerned with Child Protection, Child Welfare, and Adoption

Major Federal Legislation Concerned with Child Protection, Child Welfare, and Adoption

Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2019

Provides a summary of federal legislation enacted since 1974 that has shaped the delivery of child welfare services. Includes an overview of each act and its major provisions.

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Section: Policy and Practice Resources