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About CAPTA: A Legislative History
This document summarizes the legislative history and purpose of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), the key Federal legislation addressing child abuse and neglect. CAPTA was originally enacted in P.L. 93-247 and was most recently amended and reauthorized on June 25, 2003 by the Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003 (P.L. 108-36).
Abuse-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Child Physical Abuse
Abuse-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (AF-CBT) has been found to improve functioning in school-aged children who have experienced physical abuse, as well as in their parents, caregivers, and families. This issue brief explores the characteristics and benefits of AF-CBT to help child welfare caseworkers, other professionals who work with at-risk families, and caregivers make more informed decisions about family participation in AF-CBT. It includes information about what makes AF-CBT unique, key components, target populations, effectiveness, and what to look for in an AF-CBT therapist.
El abuso y la negligencia de menores (paquete de informacion general) (Child Abuse and Neglect: General Information Packet)
This information packet includes fact sheets about child maltreatment and the services available from the Child Welfare Information Gateway. The fact sheets review the definitions of maltreatment, child abuse and neglect prevention, and provide statistical information about the prevalence of child abuse and neglect and the characteristics of victims and offenders. Directories of federal clearinghouses, hotlines, state agencies, and other organizations that disseminate information about family and domestic violence and substance abuse are also inserted.
Este paquete de información hace un repaso de los siguientes temas relacionados al abuso y la negligencia de menores: definiciones del abuso y la ...
Access to Adoption Records
In nearly all States, adoption records are sealed and withheld from public inspection after the adoption is finalized. Most States, therefore, have procedures by which parties to an adoption may obtain nonidentifying and identifying information about an adopted person and the adopted person's birth relatives from an adoption record. This resource, current through June 2004, provides definitions of nonidentifying and identifying information, an overview of who may access such information, and information about access to original birth certificates. Formerly titled: Access to Family Information by Adopted Persons
Access to Adoption Records: Summary of State Laws
In nearly all States, adoption records are sealed and withheld from public inspection after an adoption is finalized. Most States have instituted procedures by which parties to an adoption may obtain both nonidentifying and identifying information from an adoption record while still protecting the interests of all parties. This resource, current through June 2009, provides definitions of nonidentifying and identifying information, an overview of who may access such information, and information about access to original birth certificates. Summaries of laws for all States and U.S. territories are included.
Acts of Omission : An Overview of Child Neglect
This In Focus report provides an overview of the causes and consequences of child neglect. Legal definitions, the characteristics of neglected children and their families, intervention strategies, and the status of child neglect research are discussed. The briefing examines the relationships between neglect and poverty, substance abuse, and domestic violence.
Addressing the Needs of Young Children in Child Welfare: Part C -- Early Intervention Services
The Part C referral provisions in CAPTA and IDEA offer child welfare administrators an opportunity to expand the array of supports and resources for young children and their caregivers in order to enhance child well-being. This bulletin provides examples of State efforts to implement the new referral provisions and provides lessons learned about accessing early intervention services for children and families identified by the child welfare system. It includes background information about child welfare and early intervention, promising strategies, funding strategies, resources, and contact information for State and local programs.
La adopción de hijastros (Stepparent Adoption)
This factsheet offers general information about legal issues to consider and steps to take when adopting a stepchild. While most stepparent adoptions can be done without the help of a lawyer, stepparents may wish to consult an adoption attorney to understand the specific legal requirements in their State. Resources for more information are included.
Esta hoja informativa está diseñada para los proveedores de cuidado y los padres que desean adoptar a un hijastro. Da a conocer los pasos a seguir para preparar este tipo de adopción y habla de las leyes estatales que rigen la adopción de hijastros en ...
La adopción:
¿dónde empiezo? (Adoption: Where Do I Start?)
This fact sheet is a "gateway" to the many possible paths to building a family through adoption. It attempts to provide an understanding of the basic steps in any adoption process and a guide to resources at each step. A list of additional resources is provided about general adoption, domestic adoption, foster care adoption, intercountry adoption, kinship adoption, and special circumstances adoption.
Esta hoja informativa habla de las diferentes opciones que usted tiene para construir su familia mediante la adopción. Le dará un mayor entendimiento de los pasos básicos en cualquier proceso de adopción y lo ayudará a acceder ...
Adopted Children and Stepchildren: 2000.
The United States Census 2000 included "adopted son/daughter" as a response to describe household relationships for the first time in the survey's history. This report summarizes the characteristics of 2.1 million adopted children and 4.4 million stepchildren of householders as projected by the sample. Age of children, number of children, geographic location, racial origin, disability status, and income status are highlighted. The discussion also notes the race, living arrangement, age, and income status of the householder. Of 45.5 million households that reported children in 2000, 89 percent consisted of biological children only, 3 percent consisted of stepchildren only, 4 percent ...
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