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Child Welfare Project

Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 Resources

State Legislative Report, March 1999 - 1998 State Legislative Responses to the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997.

The Adoption and Safe Families Act - Searchable database of state legislation enacted in response to ASFA. Contains provisions on permanency hearings, clarification of reasonable efforts, termination of parental rights and much more.

Analysis of State Legislation Implementing The Adoption and Safe Families Act - State-by-state tables analyzing state ASFA legislation.

GAO Report 12/99 - Foster Care - States' Early Experiences Implementing the Adoption and Safe Families Act.

For additional information on Adoption and Safe Families Act, contact the Child Welfare Project at 303/364-7700.

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