Child Welfare

Issue: CAPTA Reauthorization

Impact: The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) is a source of funding for certain court programs and is the primary source of prevention funds for child welfare agencies.  The eligibility requirements for states to access these funds have been used to dictate state policy and procedure.

Position: No current position, but state court leaders supported reauthorization the last time the Act was reauthorized

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Issue: Children and Family Services Reviews

Impact: State court operations may be impacted by the findings of the state reviews.
Position:  The Children’s Bureau should directly communicate with the Chief Justices and State Court Administrators on all phases of the CSFRs.

Position:

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Issue: Restructuring of Child Welfare Funding

Impact:

Currently, the federal funding streams received by the state child welfare agencies are categorical in nature and emphasize out of home placement.

Position:

No formal position

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Issue: Fostering Connections to Success Act

Impact:

The legislation provides states with options to extend foster care coverage for certain children and impacts the processing of child abuse and neglect cases.

Position: No formal position

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