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| ! | Extended Edition - February 2013 Engagement of Children in Court | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 3/13/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=25941 | 25941 | Research 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/ Newsletters | 3/1/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=25860 | 25860 | The 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 WELFARE | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 3/1/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=25882 | 25882 | The 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 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. |
| ! | 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" |
| | NCSL State Tribal Institute Webinar | Multimedia | 12/19/2012 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=25623 | 25623 | Members 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: 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. |
| | 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: 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 |
| | 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. |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | [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. |
| | 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: 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 |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | [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. |
| | [SL Mag] The Future of Foster Care | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 10/15/2009 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=18848 | 18848 | New state efforts aim to reduce the length of time children spend in care. |
| | 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. |
| | [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: 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. |