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This notice from the Federal Register announces the opportunity for public comment on the suspension and termination policies for the title IV-E adoption assistance program, articulated in the Child Welfare Policy Manual. It similarly announces the opportunity to provide public comment about any other policy areas of concern relating to the title IV-E adoption assistance program.

This document presents a summary of federal child welfare legislation since 1974 that has had a significant impact on the field.

This document provides an overview of Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008.

This document provides an overview of Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.

This document provides an overview of Child and Family Services Improvement Act of 2006.

This document provides an overview of Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006.

This proposed rule implements the data collection requirements of the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 (P.L. 106–169), as incorporated into the Social Security Act at section 477.

This document provides an overview of Safe and Timely Interstate Placement of Foster Children Act of 2006.

This document provides an overview of Fair Access Foster Care Act of 2005.