Index
Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA)
Summary
A federal law that prioritizes the health and safety of children in the foster care system and mandates timelines for permanency planning.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Right for children to live in safe, permanent homes.
- 02.Right to a permanency hearing within 12 months of entering foster care.
- 03.Expedited termination of parental rights in cases of extreme abuse.
Penalties
- 01.Loss of federal funding for states that fail to meet timelines.
- 02.Involuntary termination of parental rights if a child is in foster care for 15 of the last 22 months.
Verified Citations
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