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Same-Sex Marriage

Delaware became the second state to adopt same-sex marriage this week, making it the 11th state, along with the District of Columbia, to allow marriage between same-sex couples. The Minnesota and Illinois legislatures are actively considering bills that would authorize same-sex marriage. More

Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect

Approximately 112 bills in 35 states have been introduced in the 2013 legislative session on the reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect. Eight bills have been enacted. More


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!Child Welfare Title IV-E Waiver Demonstration Projects OverviewReports3/12/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2522925229HHS has the authority to grant up to 30 waiver proposals over a 3 year period (10 per FY2012, FY2013 and FY2014) in Child Welfare funding under Title IV-E. These waivers would allow states to use the money received from the federal government for IV-E eligible children in a flexible manner.
!FAQs Related to Title IV-E WaiversReports12/3/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2555725557FAQs provide an overview of waiver requirements; the application process; and considerations related to waiver planning and project design, use of data, financing, and evaluation, along with a sample of resources that might assist jurisdictions with commonly asked questions.
!2012 Child Welfare Enacted Legislation DatabaseBill Summaries/ Databases11/8/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2547025470Search 2012 legislation in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam by state, topic, keyword, status and/or primary sponsor.
!Child Welfare Title IV-E Waiver Demonstration Projects Fact SheetReports8/27/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2520925209Title IV-E funds are used to pay for costs of a child in foster care. They are not available to be used for services to prevent removal or for reunification services for a parent. A Child Welfare Waiver Demonstration Project can enable a state to use Title IV-E funds outside of the foster care costs restriction.
!Summary of the "Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act"Bill Summaries/ Databases9/19/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2359223592Summary of the "Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act"
Child Welfare Legislative Policy Network Newsletter: OctoberArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/17/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2539025390October issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Network Newsletter
State Child Welfare Legislation: 2010 and 2011Bill Summaries/ Databases10/10/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2524725247This 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 NewsletterArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/28/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2521725217August 2012: Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter.
Legislative Summit 2012 Human Services and Welfare Committee SessionsMeetings8/6/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2518625186NCSL Human Services and Welfare Committee agenda, handouts and presentations from Legislative Summit
Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter 2012 Summer EditionArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/26/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=25043250432012 Summer Edition: Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter.
Webinar Guidance on New Title IV E WaiverMultimedia6/18/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2473524735Commissioner Bryan Samuels will outline what the applicants are expected to employ in terms of development of a waiver project, the procedures HHS will use to receive and review the waiver demonstration proposals and the principles HHS will use to determine granting a waiver demonstration proposal.
NCSL Letter Opposing Permanent Elimination of SSBGLetters/Testimony4/18/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2461724617NCSL Letter Opposing Permanent Elimination of SSBG
New Performance Measure for Social Services Block Grant (SSBG)Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/15/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2447724477New Performance Measure for Social Services Block Grant (SSBG)
Letter in Support of S. 1542Letters/Testimony9/19/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2359823598Letter in Support of S. 1542
CAPTA Reauthorization SummaryBill Summaries/ Databases5/23/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2301123011CAPTA Reauthorization Summary
[State Legislation] State Child Welfare Legislation 2009Bill Summaries/ Databases2/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2257022570This report documents significant state legislation enacted during the 2009 calendar year.
State Human Services Budget DiscussionsReports1/18/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2206022060State Human Services Budget Discussions
TANF and Child Support Provisions to expire September 30Letters/Testimony9/28/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2136421364On September 28, 2010, NCSL sent this letter to the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives supporting the extention the TANF block grant, TANF supplemental grants, the TANF Emergency Contingency Fund (ECF), the TANF Contingency Fund, and continuing to allow states to use child support incentive funds to draw down federal funds.
NCSL Letter to the U.S. Senate on Child Support Funding RestorationLetters/Testimony9/22/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2134021340On September 20, NCSL sent a letter to the U.S. Senate on child support funding restoration.
Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter: SeptemberArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/1/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2120921209September issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter
Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter: JulyArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/7/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2074520745July issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter
Fostering Connections Act: 2009 Resources Reports6/11/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1632616326This page includes resources on the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act: H.R. 6893/P.L. 110-351.
[State Legislation] State Child Welfare Legislation 2007-2008Bill Summaries/ Databases3/8/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1992119921This report documents significant state legislation enacted during the 2007 and 2008 calendar year.
[State Legislation] State Child Welfare Legislation 2006Bill Summaries/ Databases12/20/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1632716327This report documents significant state legislation enacted during the 2006 calendar year.
State Child Welfare Legislation 2006Reports12/20/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=42554255State Child Welfare Legislation 2006
The Changing Landscape of Federal Child Welfare FinancingReports12/10/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1853418534An overview of the changing landscape of federal child welfare financing
[State Legislation] State Child Welfare Legislation 2005Bill Summaries/ Databases7/1/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1787817878This report documents significant state child welfare legislation enacted in 2005.
Funding of Child and Family Services Reviews Program Improvement PlansReports8/1/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2247222472Report on the Funding of Child and Family Services Reviews Program Improvement Plans
[State Legislation ] State Child Welfare Legislation 2004Bill Summaries/ Databases6/8/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1635016350This report documents significant state legislation enacted during calendar year 2004 concerning child welfare.
[State Legislation] State Child Welfare Legislation 2002-2003Bill Summaries/ Databases3/1/2004 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1787917879This report documents significant state child welfare legislation enacted in 2002 and 2003.
[State Legislation] State Child Welfare Legislation: 2001Bill Summaries/ Databases3/6/2002 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1638416384This report provides a summary of 2001 state child welfare enacted legislation.
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