Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997
Citations
- Statutes at Large
- 111 Stat. 2115
Codified at (U.S. Code)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What did the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 emphasize?+
The law is designed to promote the adoption of children from foster care by providing financial incentives to states and emphasizing children's safety over family reunification efforts in cases of chronic or severe child abuse.
Sourced from Subcommittee Examines Implementation of Adoption and ...
How many options for permanency did the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 identify?+
The five alternatives for permanency are: The child will be returned to the parent. The child will be placed for adoption and a termination of parental rights petition filed. The child will be referred for legal guardianship.
Sourced from ASFA; Adoption and Safe Families Act Overview - AFFCNY
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