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ASFA: Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997
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Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)
42 U.S.C. §5101 et seq. |
Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 (Chafee Act)
Explore the full text of the Chafee Act (PDF Document) or a summary. |
ICWA: Indian
Child Welfare Act — 25 U.S.C., ch. 21 : Regulations |
MEPA: A Guide to the Multiethnic Placement Act of 1994
As Amended by the Interethnic Adoption Provisions of 1996 |
Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003 (PDF Document)
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| ICPC: Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children --
The Association of Administrators of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children |
Promoting Safe & Stable Families Amendments of 2001 |
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 2002
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| Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 |
| Safe and Timely Interstate Placement of Foster Children Act of 2006 |
| Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 |
IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq.
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504 Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. § 794
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ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101-12189
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| No Child Left Behind, 20 U.S.C. § 6301 |
VAWA: The Violence Against Women Act and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005
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| Child and Family Services Improvement Act of 2006 |
FERPA: Family Education Rights Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g |
HIPPA: Health Insurance Portability Act (1996)
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The Medicaid Act 42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.
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| SSI: Supplemental Security Income Program, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1381 et seq. |
TANF: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, 42 U.S.C. §§ 603 et seq.
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WIA: Workforce Investment Act, 29 U.S.C. § 2801 et seq. The Workforce Investment Act establishes the primary federal job training and employment program for youth and adults.
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JJDPA: Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, 42 U.S.C. § 5601 et seq.
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