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This executive order aims to strengthen America’s child welfare system through improving partnerships, resources, and oversight.

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 webpage provides a searchable database of state statutes on issues related to child abuse and neglect, child welfare, and adoption.

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

This Federal Register notice lists the designated tribal agents for service of notice proceedings under the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 CFR 23.12.

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

This webpage provides information about various resources pertaining to federal child welfare laws.

This document provides an overview of Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006.

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.