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Requires the Secretary to consider demonstration project proposals designed to address: (1) barriers that result in delays to adoptive placements for children in foster care; (2) the impact of parental substance abuse problems upon the placement of children; and (3) kinship care.
The Adoption and Safe Families Act legislation, better known as “ASFA”, is under increased scrutiny with some even calling for its repeal. An accurate understanding of the history, application, and impact of this landmark child welfare legislation is more important than ever.
The Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA, Public Law 105–89) was signed into law by President Bill Clinton on November 19, 1997, after having been approved by the United States Congress earlier in the month.
An Act To promote the adoption of children in foster care. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) SHORTTITLE.—This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997’’.
Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997. Listen. Publication Date: December 31, 1997. Current as of: June 5, 2020. Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 (PDF) - This document provides the text of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997. Types:
On November 19, 1997, the President signed into law (P.L. 105-89) the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997, to improve the safety of children, to promote adoption and other permanent homes for children who need them, and to support families.
On November 19, 1997, the President signed into law (P.L. 105-89) the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997, to improve the safety of children, to promote adoption and other permanent homes for children who need them, and to support families.
Promoted adoptions of all children with special needs and ensured health coverage for adopted children with special needs. Prohibited States from delaying or denying placements of children based on the geographic location of the prospective adoptive families.
Today, President Clinton signed into law the landmark Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 to help thousands of children waiting in foster care move more quickly into safe and permanent homes. This overwhelmingly bipartisan legislation was based in large part on the recommendations of the President's "Adoption 2002" report.
In accordance with the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997, the Children's Division believes every child has the right to a stable and permanent family.