Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA)

Cross-jurisdiction snapshot of key differences.

LocationLawSummary
United StatesAdoption 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.