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History: Past policies and plans

Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) Guidelines
ASFA puts into place the most sweeping changes to child welfare policy in 20 years by emphasizing children's need for permanency. Learn how ACS is implementing this important legislation. 
Read the Guidelines


Elisa's Law
This landmark 1996 law holds the child welfare system publicly accountable for its work with children and families.
Learn more about Elisa's Law


1996-2002 Reform Update Six Years of Reform in Children’s Services 1996-2002 Reform Update

A listing of ACS's achievements in child protection, foster care, preventive services, adoption, independent living, accountability, legal services and child support.

PDF Format Download the Report (20 p, 2.7 MB)



A Renewed Plan of Action for the Administration for Children’s Services

2001 strategic plan, outlining the next phase of reform in children's services.

PDF Format Download 2001 Reform Plan (157 p; 450 KB)



1996 Reform Plan

The original ACS Reform Plan.

PDF Format Download 1996 Reform Plan (92 p; 550 KB)


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