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| ! | Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect 2013 Introduced State Legislation | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 5/9/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=25776 | 25776 | Approximately 95 bills in 33 states have been introduced in the 2013 legislative session on the reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect. One bill has been enacted. |
| ! | Erin's Law and Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Laws | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 3/14/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=25892 | 25892 | Erin's Law" is named after Erin Merryn a woman and activist who was sexually abused as a child. Erin is from Illinois and whose advocacy in her home state led to the passage of a similar law there in 2011. After going public about abuse by a family member, Merryn made it her mission to try to ensure that children have the age-appropriate education to recognize and talk about sexual abuse. |
| ! | 2012 Child Welfare Enacted Legislation Database | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 11/8/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=25470 | 25470 | Search 2012 legislation in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam by state, topic, keyword, status and/or primary sponsor. |
| ! | Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect: 2012 Introduced Legislation | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 3/20/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=24102 | 24102 | 2012 introduced legislative bills related to the Mandatory Reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect |
| ! | Fostering Connections Act: 2012 Legislation | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 3/20/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=24472 | 24472 | 2012 Introduced legislation around the Fostering Connections to Success Act |
| ! | Summary of the "Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act" | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 9/19/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23592 | 23592 | Summary of the "Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act" |
| | State Legislation: Differential Response in Child Protective Services | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 3/27/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=17800 | 17800 | A summary of legislation enacted on Differential Response, which is an approach in child welfare that allows child protective services to respond differently to accepted reports of child abuse and neglect, based on a number of different factors. |
| | Two Federal Child Welfare Laws Enacted in January 2013 | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 3/7/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=25925 | 25925 | Two Federal Child Welfare Laws Enacted in January 2013 |
| | Human Services Overview of the American Taxpayer Relief Act | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 1/9/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=25696 | 25696 | Human Services Overview of the American Taxpayer Relief Act |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Network Newsletter: October | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 10/17/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=25390 | 25390 | October issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Network Newsletter |
| | State Child Welfare Legislation: 2010 and 2011 | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 10/10/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=25247 | 25247 | This report describes significant child welfare-related legislation enacted during the 2010 and 2011 calendar years to help legislators and legislative staff in their efforts. |
| | August 2012 Newsletter | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 8/28/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=25217 | 25217 | August 2012: Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter. |
| | Legislative Summit 2012 Human Services and Welfare Committee Sessions | Meetings | 8/6/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=25186 | 25186 | NCSL Human Services and Welfare Committee agenda, handouts and presentations from Legislative Summit |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter 2012 Summer Edition | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 7/26/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=25043 | 25043 | 2012 Summer Edition: Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter. |
| | Webinar: Reporting Child Abuse: Stopping the Silence | Multimedia | 5/7/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=24451 | 24451 | Scandals prompt state lawmakers to examine laws on reporting abuse. |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter: April | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 4/2/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=24585 | 24585 | April issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter. |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter: March | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 3/13/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=24469 | 24469 | March issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter. |
| | Fostering Connections Act: 2011 Legislation | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 3/1/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=22222 | 22222 | A summary of legislation introduced in 2011 related to the provisions of the Fostering Connections Act. |
| | Disproportionality and Disparity in Child Welfare | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 2/29/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=16370 | 16370 | Disproportionality and Disparity in Child Welfare |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter: February | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 2/14/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=24323 | 24323 | February Issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter: Winter 2011/2012 | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 1/26/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=24188 | 24188 | Winter 2011-2012 issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter: January | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 1/18/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=24143 | 24143 | January issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter |
| | Fostering Connections Act: Transitional Planning Provision Chart | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 1/17/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=24136 | 24136 | Summary of state legislation related to the transitional planning provision of Fostering Connections. |
| | Fostering Connections Act: Tribal Foster Care Provision Chart | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 12/20/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23999 | 23999 | Summary of state legislation related to the tribal foster care provision of Fostering Connections. |
| | Fostering Connections Act: Relative Notification Provision Chart | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 12/20/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=24000 | 24000 | Summary of state legislation related to the relative notification provision of the Fostering Connections Act. |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Network Newsletter: November/December | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 12/14/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23972 | 23972 | November/December issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Network Newsletter |
| | Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect State Statute Overview | Reports | 12/9/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23954 | 23954 | All 50 states have laws and policies that specify procedures for making and responding to reports of suspected child abuse or neglect. Mandated reporters are required by most States to make an immediate report when they suspect or know of abusive or neglectful situations. |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Network Newsletter: October | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 12/6/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23932 | 23932 | October issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Network Newsletter |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Network Newsletter: Fall Issue | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 12/6/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23939 | 23939 | Fall Issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Network Newsletter |
| | Letter in Support of S. 1542 | Letters/Testimony | 9/19/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23598 | 23598 | Letter in Support of S. 1542 |
| | Letter in Support of H.R. 2883 | Letters/Testimony | 9/13/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23576 | 23576 | Letter in Support of H.R. 2883 to House Ways and Means Leadership |
| | Legislative Summit 2011: Human Services and Welfare Committee Sessions | Meetings | 8/8/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23535 | 23535 | NCSL Human Services and Welfare Committee agenda, handouts and presentations from Legislative Summit |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Network Newsletter: July | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 7/1/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23405 | 23405 | July issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Network Newsletter |
| | Child Welfare Waivers Bill Passes the House; Senate Prospects Improve | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 6/17/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23154 | 23154 | Child Welfare Waivers Bill Passes the House; Senate Prospects Improve |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Network Newsletter: June | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 6/1/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23093 | 23093 | June issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Network Newsletter |
| | CAPTA Reauthorization Summary | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 5/23/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23011 | 23011 | CAPTA Reauthorization Summary |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Network Newsletter: May | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 5/1/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=18183 | 18183 | May issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Network Newsletter |
| | Letter to House Leaders in Support of H.R. 1194 | Letters/Testimony | 4/13/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=23136 | 23136 | Letter in Support of H.R. 1194 |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter: April | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 4/1/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=22460 | 22460 | April issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter |
| | Webinar: What Legislators Need to Know about New Federal Home Visiting Funding | Multimedia | 3/24/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=22434 | 22434 | webinar on What Legislators Need to Know about New Federal Home Visiting Funding |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter: March | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 3/1/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=22306 | 22306 | March issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter: February | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 2/9/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=22185 | 22185 | February issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter |
| | CAPTA Reauthorization of 2010 | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 2/3/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=22150 | 22150 | Summary of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Reauthorization of 2010 |
| | [State Legislation] State Child Welfare Legislation 2009 | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 2/1/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=22570 | 22570 | This report documents significant state legislation enacted during the 2009 calendar year. |
| | Prevention Programs and Strategies: State Legislative Experiences | Reports | 1/18/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=22052 | 22052 | State Legislative Experiences on Prevention Programs and Strategies |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter: January | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 1/6/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=22006 | 22006 | January issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter |
| | State Civil Statutes of Limitations in Child Sexual Abuse Cases | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 12/20/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=21943 | 21943 | Summary of State Civil Statutes of Limitations in Child Sexual Abuse Cases |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter: December | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 12/1/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=21810 | 21810 | December issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter: November | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 11/1/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=21612 | 21612 | November issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter: October | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 10/5/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=21399 | 21399 | October issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter |
| | Fostering Connections Act: 2010 Legislation | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 10/5/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=20264 | 20264 | A summary of legislation introduced in 2010 related to the provisions of the Fostering Connections Act. |
| | Technical Assistance Spotlight: New Hampshire Children’s Policy Planning Symposium | Meetings | 9/16/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=21363 | 21363 | New Hampshire Children’s Policy Planning Symposium |
| | Differential Response Approach: An Analysis of State Legislative Provisions | Reports | 9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=21277 | 21277 | Differential Response Approach in Child Protective Services: An Analysis of State Legislative Provisions |
| | Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Legislation | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 9/13/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=17848 | 17848 | Shaken baby syndrome covers a variety of symptoms associated with the violent shaking of an infant or young child. This report includes enacted state laws, plus three filed bills for 2009 sessions. |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter: September | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 9/1/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=21209 | 21209 | September issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter: August | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 8/2/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=20915 | 20915 | August issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter |
| | Legislative Strategies for the Safe Reduction of Children in Care | Reports | 7/30/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=20929 | 20929 | Legislative Strategies to Safely Reduce the Number of Children in Foster Care |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter: July | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 7/7/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=20745 | 20745 | July issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter: June | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 5/27/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=20435 | 20435 | June issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter: May | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 5/3/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=20258 | 20258 | May issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter |
| | Involving State Legislators in the Child and Family Services Reviews | Reports | 5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=21107 | 21107 | Involving State Legislators in the Federal Child and Family Services Reviews |
| | State Progress Towards Child Welfare Improvement | Reports | 5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=21123 | 21123 | State Progress Towards Child Welfare Improvement: Findings from Fiscal Years 2007 and 2008 of the Child and Family Service Reviews |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter: April | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 3/31/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=20091 | 20091 | April issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter |
| | [State Legislation] State Child Welfare Legislation 2007-2008 | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 3/8/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=19921 | 19921 | This report documents significant state legislation enacted during the 2007 and 2008 calendar year. |
| | Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter: March | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 3/3/2010 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=19877 | 19877 | March issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter |
| | [SL Mag] Taking a Different Approach | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 12/16/2009 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=19395 | 19395 | States are looking for better ways to use their staff and community resources, and some are turning to differential response or alternative response to handle some reported cases of child abuse. |
| | The Science of Early Childhood Development | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 4/16/2009 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=16870 | 16870 | Science of Early Childhood Development |
| | State Child Welfare Legislation 2006 | Reports | 12/20/2007 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=4255 | 4255 | State Child Welfare Legislation 2006 |
| | [State Legislation] State Child Welfare Legislation 2006 | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 12/20/2007 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=16327 | 16327 | This report documents significant state legislation enacted during the 2006 calendar year. |
| | The Changing Landscape of Federal Child Welfare Financing | Reports | 12/10/2006 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=18534 | 18534 | An overview of the changing landscape of federal child welfare financing |
| | [State Legislation] State Child Welfare Legislation 2005 | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 7/1/2006 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=17878 | 17878 | This report documents significant state child welfare legislation enacted in 2005. |
| | Funding of Child and Family Services Reviews Program Improvement Plans | Reports | 8/1/2005 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=22472 | 22472 | Report on the Funding of Child and Family Services Reviews Program Improvement Plans |
| | [State Legislation ] State Child Welfare Legislation 2004 | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 6/8/2005 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=16350 | 16350 | This report documents significant state legislation enacted during calendar year 2004 concerning child welfare. |
| | [State Legislation] State Child Welfare Legislation 2002-2003 | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 3/1/2004 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=17879 | 17879 | This report documents significant state child welfare legislation enacted in 2002 and 2003. |
| | [State Legislation] State Child Welfare Legislation: 2001 | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 3/6/2002 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=16384 | 16384 | This report provides a summary of 2001 state child welfare enacted legislation. |