Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA)
Cross-jurisdiction snapshot of key differences.
| Location | Law | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) | Federal law designed to ensure child safety and reduce the time children spend in foster care by setting strict timelines for permanency planning and adoption. |
| United States (Federal) | Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) | A federal law that prioritizes the health and safety of children in the foster care system and mandates timelines for permanency planning. |
| United States (Federal) | Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) | Prioritizes the safety and health of children in foster care and requires states to move children toward permanent homes more quickly. |