48 Frequently Asked Questions for "Child Welfare"

The goal of foster care is to provide a safe, stable, nurturing environment until a child is able to return home or until a permanent family is found for the child. Read More >

Group homes are residences intended to serve as an alternative to family foster homes.Homes normally house 4 to 12 children in a setting that offers the potential for the full use of community resources, including employment, health care, education, and recreational opportunities. Read More >

The Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) reports collect case-level information on all children in foster care for whom State child welfare agencies have responsibility for placement, care, or supervision and on children who are adopted under the auspices of the State's public child welfare agency. Read More >

The Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), funds two types of grant programs:  State grant and discretionary grant programs. The Children’s Bureau website includes a brief description of each type of grant and how it is funded. Read More >

The Children's Bureau (CB) has developed the Discretionary Grants Library, an online tool that allows users to search for and view information related to specific CB discretionary grant projects. Read More >

The issue of whether or not visitation rights extend to the grandparents is a matter for the family courts to decide. You may wish to consult with and/or obtain the services of an attorney in your State who practices in the area of family law. If assistance is needed in locating an attorney, the American Bar Association (ABA) website provides a variety of services to the general public, including a lawyer referral directory and the Find Legal Help webpage, which includes pro bono attorney Read More >