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Here you will find tools, analyses and research related both specifically to the new Fostering Connections law, but also to the relevant topics contained in the law, such as kinship/guardianship, adoption, tribal issues, older youth, health and education. If you know of any resources available that do not appear in our library, please send us an email at with the suggested resource, author and website URL for consideration.

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Summary and Section-by-Section Description of the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 (H.R. 6893)
This memorandum provides a section-by-section overview of major provisions included in the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008.
Summary by ACF/DHHS of the Title IV-E Child Welfare Waiver Demonstrations
An overview of the Title IV-E Child Welfare Waiver Demonstrations submitted to the Administration for Children and Families.
The President Signs Into Law Historic Child Welfare Legislation with New Tribal Funding for Foster Care, Guardianship, Adoption and Independent Living Services
Provides an overview of Tribal Provisions of the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008.
Resources from CLASP on policies and programs related to the Fostering Connections Act
An array of resources by the Center for Law and Social Policy on policies and programs related to the Fostering Connections Act.
Resources from CDF on policies and programs related to Fostering Connections Act
An array of resources by the Children's Defense Fund on policies and programs related to the Fostering Connections Act.

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