National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being (NSCAW)
State Child Welfare Agency Survey: Report

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Overview
1.4 Organization of the Report
1.5 Data Collection Methods

2. FINDINGS

2.1 Factors Affecting Child Welfare Policies and Services
      2.1.1 Federal Legislation
      2.1.2 Needs and Characteristics of Clients
      2.1.3 System and Agency Issues
      2.1.4 Other Factors

2.2 Child Welfare Agency Organization and Service Delivery

2.3 Innovative Programs
      2.3.1 Programs Focused on Service Delivery
      2.3.2 Programs Focused on Administration
      2.3.3 Snapshot of Innovative Programs

2.4 The Future of Child Welfare

3. CONCLUSION

REFERENCES

APPENDIXES
A State Agency Discussion Guide
B Innovative Programs, as Described by Respondents
C List of State Liaison Officers