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What is National Adoption Month? When is it?
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Final Rule on the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System
The purpose of this Information Memorandum (IM) is to inform title IV-E agencies that a final rule was published amending the AFCARS regulations to require state title IV-E agencies to collect and report data elements…
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What are the adoption laws in my state? How do I find out about my state laws governing adoption (e.g., consent to adopt; who can adopt, etc.)?
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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS)
The purpose of this Information Memorandum (IM) is to inform title IV-E agencies that a NPRM was published proposing to amend the AFCARS regulations to require state title IV-E agencies to collect and report data…
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Child's Special Needs: 10/1/2005 - 9/30/2006
This report provides state-specific data from fiscal year 2006 about whether an adoption through a public agency was identified as a special needs adoption. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open…
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Adoption Excellence Awards for the Year 2022
This document lists the recipients of the 2022 Adoption Excellence Awards, provides a brief description of each recipient’s work, and features photos and quotes from youth who have been adopted or are waiting for an…
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Alaska AFCARS Assessment Review, 2007
This report includes documentation from Alaska’s Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) assessment review for fiscal year 2007. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open…
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19th NCCAN Day One Opening Plenary
The 19th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect (NCCAN) was held from April 30 to May 2, 2014, in New Orleans, LA. Each day featured a plenary session on a specific topic. The opening plenary featured a…
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Florida AFCARS Assessment Review
This webpage includes the documentation from Florida's Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) assessment review for fiscal year 2012: AFCAR Assessment Review Findings - Letter (PDF) (PDF - 78…
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AFCARS Report #10
This report provides interim estimates of AFCARS data for FY 2003. Interim reports of AFCARS data include subsequent submissions of data made by States to improve the quality of data used to calculate awards for the…
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Connecticut AFCARS Assessment Review, 2012
This webpage includes the documentation from Connecticut's Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) assessment review for fiscal year 2012: AFCAR Assessment Review Letter AFCARS Assessment Review…
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Race/Ethnicity of Public Agency Children Adopted 10/1/2002 - 9/30/2003
This report provides state-specific data from fiscal year 2003 about the race and ethnicity of children who were adopted through public agencies. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original…
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Receiving Adoption Subsidy: 10/1/2010 - 9/30/2011
This report provides state-specific data from fiscal year 2011 about the number of children who are adopted through a public agency and who receive an adoption subsidy. Metadata-only record linking to the original…
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Tribes with Approved Title IV-E Plans
The following Tribes have an approved title IV-E plan to operate a foster care, adoption assistance, and, at Tribal option, guardianship assistance program.* *Note - Tribes listed in bold are currently implementing or…
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AFCARS Report #25
This report provides preliminary estimates of Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) data for FY 2017. As states are permitted to resubmit AFCARS data, the estimates may change over time. This…
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Child's Special Needs: 10/1/2004 - 9/30/2005
This report provides state-specific data from fiscal year 2005 about whether an adoption through a public agency was identified as a special needs adoption. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open…
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Child's Finalization Age (Grouped) 10/1/2000 - 9/30/2001
This report provides state-specific data from fiscal year 2001 about children's ages at the time of a public agency adoption finalization. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset…
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Letter Addresses Concerns Regarding Terminating Parental Rights Due to Service Delivery Interruptions
This letter to state and tribal child welfare leaders addresses concerns related to filing a petition to terminate parental rights when services have not been available, outlines service delivery strategies, and…
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Final Rule on the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System
The purpose of this Information Memorandum (IM) is to inform title IV-E agencies that a final rule was published amending the AFCARS regulations to require state title IV-E agencies to collect and report data elements…
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AFCARS Report #22
This report provides preliminary estimates of Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) data for FY 2014. As states are permitted to resubmit AFCARS data, the estimates may change over time. This…
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