In-Depth Summary of Child and Family Services Improvement Act of 2006

Publication Date: January 2007

Publisher: Center for Law and Social Policy

Author(s): Tiffany Conway; Rutledge Q. Hutson

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Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

The Child and Family Services Improvement Act of 2006 (CFSIA) represents an important step toward providing crucial services to children and families involved or at risk of becoming involved with the child welfare system. Of particular benefit are the addition of $40 million annually and the attention given to improving the workforce and addressing substance abuse, specifically methamphetamine abuse. This summary outlines the provisions of the law.