Child Welfare Research
- Unclear Whether ASFA Speeds Adoption, Slows Reunification
A recent study explores the impact of the Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) on adoptions of children from foster care. The briefing paper, "Adoption Dynamics: The Impact of the Adoption and...
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- Brief Outlines Proper Uses (and Misuses) of Social Indicators
When used properly, statistical data can be a powerful tool. However, a new research brief issued by Child Trends warns that one form of data, social indicators, should be used cautiously to...
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