A State Program for Child Welfare

Selected Child welfare Expendittires by State and Local Agencies , 195142

T HE public welfare agencies of all 53 States administered funds for child welfare services under the Social Security Act during the year ended June 30, 1952, when more than $113 million was spent for services. The total, which is an estimate based on reports received by the Children’s Bureau from 45 of the 53 State agencies, represents funds from Federal, State, and local sources. An estimated...

Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and State Child Welfare Systems.

In several states, commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) is now a reportable child abuse offense. Illinois has taken the lead in tackling the issue and the Illinois experience illuminates valuable lessons. This article delineates the protection, practice, and policy implications that evolve when CSEC falls under a state child welfare system. The specific aims are to (a) discuss CSEC...

Welfare Reform’s Impact on Child Welfare

The Center for State Child Welfare Data Principles, Language, and Shared Meaning: Toward a Common Understanding of CQI in Child Welfare

[Child welfare risk, abuse].