The federal Child Welfare Demonstration Projects, signed into law in 2011, allow states and tribes to apply for a waiver so that they may better target their share of TitleĀ IV-E foster care dollars. Today, communities in 25 states, the District of Columbia and one Native American tribe are testing a range of smart, effective investments in child welfare.
DateAugust 16, 2017
FocusSupport effective public and private investments
CategoryResource allocation
Content TypeFact sheet
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