Article

Child Welfare: Purposes, Federal Programs, and Funding

Funding of Post-Permanency Programs

2025

1-5 pages

Congressional Research Service

Emily Stoltzfus

Description

Provides an overview of the U.S. child welfare system, detailing it’s core purposes, federal programs, and funding mechanisms. This article outlines key federal programs such as Title IV-E, Title IV-B, the Chafee Program, and CAPTA and breaks down their funding levels and functions. It also highlights recent legislative updates and spending data, emphasizing the collaborative role of federal, state, and local entities in promoting child safety, permanency and well-being.

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