Open AccessImplementation of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997: The Indiana Experience
Author(s) -
Cathleen S. Graham
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
advances in social work
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2331-4125
pISSN - 1527-8565
DOI - 10.18060/104
Subject(s) - legislature , multidisciplinary approach , government (linguistics) , welfare , social work , task force , task (project management) , public administration , foster care , public relations , project commissioning , political science , welfare reform , publishing , psychology , management , law , economics , philosophy , linguistics
The Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 (ASFA) is expected to have a profound impact on children and families the child welfare system serves. This article provides information about Indiana’s experience in implementing ASFA, including policy decisions made by the legislative and executive branches of government and the involvement of the judiciary. A multidisciplinary task force addressed training and program needs for positive implementation. Initial outcomes for Indiana children and remaining challenges are discussed.