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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service., Apr 26, 2006
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service., Nov 17, 2014
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service., Oct 5, 2011
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service., Jan 5, 2006
The Senate (S. 1932) and the House (H.R. 4241) have passed separate budget reconciliation bills t... more The Senate (S. 1932) and the House (H.R. 4241) have passed separate budget reconciliation bills that include provisions relevant to federal funding for child welfare purposes. H.R. 4241, which the House passed on November 18, 2005, includes provisions to clarify individual eligibility for federal foster care and adoption assistance programs (Title IV-E of the Social Security Act) and, separately, to limit certain kinds of state claims for federal reimbursement of administrative costs under the federal foster care program. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that together, these changes would reduce spending under the federal foster care program by 590millionoverfiveyearsandbyalittlemorethan590 million over five years and by a little more than 590millionoverfiveyearsandbyalittlemorethan1.3 billion over 10 years. S. 1932, which the Senate passed on November 3, 2005, does not include any direct savings attributable to the Title IV-E foster care or adoption assistance programs. However, certain provisions related to claims made under the Medicaid program (Title XIV of the Social Security Act) are expected to affect (and possibly limit) the ability of state child welfare agencies to use Medicaid-funded targeted case management services for children in foster care; these same Medicaid provisions are also included in the pending H.R. 4241. CBO has estimated the net federal savings for this change, all of which would be to Medicaid (and not all of which would affect financing of services for children in foster care), at 760millionoverfiveyearsand760 million over five years and 760millionoverfiveyearsand2.1 billion over 10 years. This report provides background information on these and other child welfarerelated provisions included in S. 1932 and H.R. 4241, and will be updated as necessary.
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service., Feb 26, 2008
This report begins with an overview of the purpose for which child welfare funds are appropriated... more This report begins with an overview of the purpose for which child welfare funds are appropriated. The report discusses FY2013 appropriations for those programs, including the effect of the automatic spending cuts, know as sequestration.
This report provides an overview of home visitation for families with young children. It also pro... more This report provides an overview of home visitation for families with young children. It also provides models and Congressional proposals for Home Visiting programs.
This report begins with discussion of the issue and scope of child abuse and neglect, followed by... more This report begins with discussion of the issue and scope of child abuse and neglect, followed by a discussion of the manner and scope of the work of the child protective services (CPS) agency in receiving and responding to allegations of child abuse or neglect, and then looks at some identified risk factors for poor child and family outcomes among all children in families investigated for abuse or neglect.
This report discusses current funding levels for child welfare programs, intended to protect chil... more This report discusses current funding levels for child welfare programs, intended to protect children from abuse and neglect and to ensure their well-being. In FY2005 the federal government appropriated $7.8 billion for these purposes. Most of this funding is made available to states through open-ended entitlement programs or as formula grants and is authorized under Title IV-E and Title IV-B of the Social Security Act or under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA).
This report discusses the reauthorization of the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Amendments of... more This report discusses the reauthorization of the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Amendments of 2001. The new law maintains the FY2001 mandatory funding level, authorizes additional discretionary funding, and grants new program authority to provide mentoring services for children of prisoners. In addition, the enacted legislation allows states to use Promoting Safe and Stable Families funds for infant "safe haven" programs, provides for reallocation of unused program funds, clarifies language defining family support programs, and gives more explicit instructions to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding use of funds set aside for research, evaluation and technical assistance.
This report provides information about the Funding for Child and Family Services Authorized Under... more This report provides information about the Funding for Child and Family Services Authorized Under Title IV-B of the Social Security Act for child welfare.
This report discusses the 2017 fiscal year appropriations received for child welfare programs and... more This report discusses the 2017 fiscal year appropriations received for child welfare programs and the fiscal year 2018 budge request for the same.
This report begins with a discussion of the foster care system and the Social Security benefits a... more This report begins with a discussion of the foster care system and the Social Security benefits available to eligible children, including those in foster care. It then describes the role of representative payees and their responsibilities. The report provides data on the use of Social Security benefits to reimburse states for child welfare, and includes a discussion of the Keffeler decision. Finally, the report concludes with proposals supported by some advocates to change the current practice of using SSI and other Social Security benefits to fund foster care.
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service., Apr 26, 2006
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service., Nov 17, 2014
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service., Oct 5, 2011
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service., Jan 5, 2006
The Senate (S. 1932) and the House (H.R. 4241) have passed separate budget reconciliation bills t... more The Senate (S. 1932) and the House (H.R. 4241) have passed separate budget reconciliation bills that include provisions relevant to federal funding for child welfare purposes. H.R. 4241, which the House passed on November 18, 2005, includes provisions to clarify individual eligibility for federal foster care and adoption assistance programs (Title IV-E of the Social Security Act) and, separately, to limit certain kinds of state claims for federal reimbursement of administrative costs under the federal foster care program. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that together, these changes would reduce spending under the federal foster care program by 590millionoverfiveyearsandbyalittlemorethan590 million over five years and by a little more than 590millionoverfiveyearsandbyalittlemorethan1.3 billion over 10 years. S. 1932, which the Senate passed on November 3, 2005, does not include any direct savings attributable to the Title IV-E foster care or adoption assistance programs. However, certain provisions related to claims made under the Medicaid program (Title XIV of the Social Security Act) are expected to affect (and possibly limit) the ability of state child welfare agencies to use Medicaid-funded targeted case management services for children in foster care; these same Medicaid provisions are also included in the pending H.R. 4241. CBO has estimated the net federal savings for this change, all of which would be to Medicaid (and not all of which would affect financing of services for children in foster care), at 760millionoverfiveyearsand760 million over five years and 760millionoverfiveyearsand2.1 billion over 10 years. This report provides background information on these and other child welfarerelated provisions included in S. 1932 and H.R. 4241, and will be updated as necessary.
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service., Feb 26, 2008
This report begins with an overview of the purpose for which child welfare funds are appropriated... more This report begins with an overview of the purpose for which child welfare funds are appropriated. The report discusses FY2013 appropriations for those programs, including the effect of the automatic spending cuts, know as sequestration.
This report provides an overview of home visitation for families with young children. It also pro... more This report provides an overview of home visitation for families with young children. It also provides models and Congressional proposals for Home Visiting programs.
This report begins with discussion of the issue and scope of child abuse and neglect, followed by... more This report begins with discussion of the issue and scope of child abuse and neglect, followed by a discussion of the manner and scope of the work of the child protective services (CPS) agency in receiving and responding to allegations of child abuse or neglect, and then looks at some identified risk factors for poor child and family outcomes among all children in families investigated for abuse or neglect.
This report discusses current funding levels for child welfare programs, intended to protect chil... more This report discusses current funding levels for child welfare programs, intended to protect children from abuse and neglect and to ensure their well-being. In FY2005 the federal government appropriated $7.8 billion for these purposes. Most of this funding is made available to states through open-ended entitlement programs or as formula grants and is authorized under Title IV-E and Title IV-B of the Social Security Act or under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA).
This report discusses the reauthorization of the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Amendments of... more This report discusses the reauthorization of the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Amendments of 2001. The new law maintains the FY2001 mandatory funding level, authorizes additional discretionary funding, and grants new program authority to provide mentoring services for children of prisoners. In addition, the enacted legislation allows states to use Promoting Safe and Stable Families funds for infant "safe haven" programs, provides for reallocation of unused program funds, clarifies language defining family support programs, and gives more explicit instructions to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding use of funds set aside for research, evaluation and technical assistance.
This report provides information about the Funding for Child and Family Services Authorized Under... more This report provides information about the Funding for Child and Family Services Authorized Under Title IV-B of the Social Security Act for child welfare.
This report discusses the 2017 fiscal year appropriations received for child welfare programs and... more This report discusses the 2017 fiscal year appropriations received for child welfare programs and the fiscal year 2018 budge request for the same.
This report begins with a discussion of the foster care system and the Social Security benefits a... more This report begins with a discussion of the foster care system and the Social Security benefits available to eligible children, including those in foster care. It then describes the role of representative payees and their responsibilities. The report provides data on the use of Social Security benefits to reimburse states for child welfare, and includes a discussion of the Keffeler decision. Finally, the report concludes with proposals supported by some advocates to change the current practice of using SSI and other Social Security benefits to fund foster care.