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This Information Memorandum (IM) is addressed to US State, Tribal and Territorial Agencies Administering or Supervising the Administration of Titles IV-E and IV-B of the Social Security Act, Indian Tribes and Indian Tribal Organizations, State Courts, and State and Tribal Court Improvement Programs, and all mandatory Children’s Bureau Grantees (including CBCAP, PSSF, and CJA/CAPTA). Its purpose is to strongly encourage all child welfare agencies and Children’s Bureau (CB) grantees to work together with the courts and other appropriate public and private agencies and partners to plan,…
This special report from the Education Commission of the States describes initiatives and policy changes underway in the US that support foster youth in pursuing postsecondary education. Four states (Colorado, Oregon, Iowa, and Texas) are highlighted for their progress in increasing access to postsecondary education for foster youth.
This brief discusses key takeaways from the collaborative convening, in addition to providing:
- Information about existing foster youth support programs.
- Goals for foster youth educational attainment in Colorado, Oregon and Texas…
The Child Welfare Policy Manual, issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children’s Bureau, contains policy questions and answers applicable to child welfare programs operated by the Children's Bureau. The latest issue was updated in November 2015. The manual is broken down into nine main policy areas (with detailed subsections): AFCARS, CAPTA, Independent Living, MEPA/IEAP, Monitoring, SACWIS, Title IV-B, Title IV-E, Tribes/Indian Tribal Organizations and Consortia.
The Action Plan on Children in Adversity is the first government wide strategic guidance for U.S. Government international assistance for children. The goal of the Action Plan is to achieve a world in which all children grow up within protective family care and free from deprivation, exploitation, and danger. The plan is grounded in evidence that shows a promising future belongs to those nations that invest wisely in their children, while failure to do so undermines social and economic progress. The plan seeks to integrate internationally recognized, evidence-based practices into all of its…
This is a Proposed Rule document from the U.S. Department of State regarding international adoptions. The Department of State (the Department) proposes to amend requirements for accreditation of agencies and approval of persons who provide adoption services in intercountry adoption cases.
The proposed rule establishes new parameters for U.S. adoption accreditation. Under this new rule, accrediting entities can authorize adoption service providers who have received accreditation or approval to provide adoption services in countries designated by the Secretary. This new country…