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Clinical Social Work: Children

Legislation

Major Federal Legislation Concerned with Child Protection, Child Welfare, and Adoption
The Children's Bureau.
A summary of Federal legislation since 1974 that has had a significant impact on the field. The full text of the acts can be found on Information Gateway’s Index of Child Welfare Laws
Making and Screening Reports of Child Abuse and Neglect
"Discusses State laws and regulations that specify the procedures that State child protection agencies must follow when responding to reports of suspected child abuse or neglect." Statutes current through January 2017.
Child Welfare Enacted Legislation Database
Search 2012-2022 enacted child welfare legislation in the 50 states by topic or keyword. Form the National Conference of State Legislatures.