Citation

Allen M. Am. J. Orthopsychiatry 1991; 61(4): 610-623.

Affiliation

Child Welfare and Mental Health Division, Children's Defense Fund, Washington, D.C.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, American Orthopsychiatric Association, Publisher Wiley Blackwell)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1746640

Abstract

The nature and scope of the problems plaguing child welfare systems across the country make federal solutions especially urgent. A decade after enactment of the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act (PL 96-272), legislation is pending that builds on its framework to enhance services and supports for vulnerable children and their families. The legislation reflects a growing consensus about the nature of the child welfare crisis and about the reform strategies that will be effective.

Language: en