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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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!Extended Edition - February 2013 Engagement of Children in CourtArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/13/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2594125941Research has shown that compared to their peers who are not engaged by the court, young people trust the system more when they are involved in their court hearings and trust the judge to make decisions about their lives when they are engaged in their court hearings.
!NCSL State Tribal Institute The Intersection between Early Childhood and Child Welfare Policy Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2586025860The risks that early adversity pose for later mental and physical health; an overview of the Indian Child Welfare Act; and, recent developments in states related to Indian children and families involved in foster care.
!STATE STATUTES RELATED TO INDIAN CHILD WELFAREBill Summaries/ Databases3/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2588225882The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) of 1978 is Federal law that governs the removal and out-of-home placement of American Indian children. The law was enacted after recognition by the Federal Government that American Indian children were being removed from their homes and communities at a much higher rate than non-Native children. ICWA established standards for the placement of Indian children in foster and adoptive homes and enabled Tribes and families to be involved in child welfare cases.
!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.
!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"
NCSL State Tribal Institute WebinarMultimedia12/19/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2562325623Members of the National Caucus of Native American State Legislators attended a November 28 – 30, 2012 NCSL State Tribal Institute on The Intersection Between Early Childhood and Child Welfare Policy Convening in Los Angeles. Participants learned about the core ingredients of healthy brain architecture and the risks that early adversity pose for later mental and physical health; were presented with an overview of the Indian Child Welfare Act; learned how other states and Tribes are working toget
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.
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: AprilArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/2/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2458524585April issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter.
Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter: MarchArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/13/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2446924469March issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter.
Fostering Connections Act: 2011 LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases3/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2222222222A summary of legislation introduced in 2011 related to the provisions of the Fostering Connections Act.
Disproportionality and Disparity in Child WelfareBill Summaries/ Databases2/29/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1637016370Disproportionality and Disparity in Child Welfare
Fostering Connections Act: Tribal Foster Care Provision ChartBill Summaries/ Databases12/20/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2399923999Summary of state legislation related to the tribal foster care provision of Fostering Connections.
Child Welfare Legislative Policy Network Newsletter: November/DecemberArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/14/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2397223972November/December issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Network Newsletter
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
Child Welfare Legislative Policy Network Newsletter: MayArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1818318183May issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Network Newsletter
Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter: AprilArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2246022460April issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter
[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.
Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter: NovemberArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/1/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2161221612November issue of the Child Welfare Legislative Policy Newsletter
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
Legislative Strategies for the Safe Reduction of Children in CareReports7/30/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2092920929Legislative Strategies to Safely Reduce the Number of Children in Foster Care
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
Involving State Legislators in the Child and Family Services ReviewsReports5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2110721107Involving State Legislators in the Federal Child and Family Services Reviews
State Progress Towards Child Welfare ImprovementReports5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2112321123State Progress Towards Child Welfare Improvement: Findings from Fiscal Years 2007 and 2008 of the Child and Family Service Reviews
[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.
[SL Mag] The Future of Foster CareArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/15/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1884818848New state efforts aim to reduce the length of time children spend in care.
State Child Welfare Legislation 2006Reports12/20/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=42554255State Child Welfare Legislation 2006
[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 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: 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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