Key Legislation

Examines how changes in federal legislative actions and policy affect state and Tribal child welfare systems and service delivery

FFPSA authorized new optional title IV-E funds covering time-limited prevention services for mental health, substance abuse, and in-home

Provides information on the developmental and special education services available through the Individuals with Disabilities Education

Conducts an objective and transparent review of research on programs and services intended to provide enhanced support to children and

The Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) permits states to use title IV-E foster care funding for children placed in out-of-home

Summarizes the Part 2 revised rule which modified several sections of the regulation. The revised rule does not alter the basic

Describes components of a comprehensive system of SUD treatment and describes action steps to leverage Medicaid to develop a

Helps states develop a plan for title IV-E prevention services and implement a comprehensive array of services to prevent foster care

Offers resources on Part 2, including Sample Consent Authorizing Disclosure of Part 2 Records, and a listing of the few limited

Provides a summary of federal legislation enacted since 1974 that has shaped the delivery of child welfare services. Includes an

This factsheet summarizes the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) which is key Federal legislation addressing child abuse

Provides an overview of the SAPT Block Grant, the largest source of federal funding for SUD treatment and other services. States using

This brief highlights state initiatives, such as developing a Medicaid Opioid Strategy with a focus on pregnant and parenting women, and

Provides an overview of MHPAEA, including a summary of its protections, key changes made by MHPAEA, exceptions, and regulation.

The 2003 CAPTA reauthorization required states to refer victims of abuse and neglect up to age 3 for developmental assessments under

Children, adolescents, and young adults (21 or under) enrolled in Medicaid are eligible for a variety of services under the EPSDT

Offers various resources on funding sources for child welfare services. Examples include Child Welfare: An Overview of Federal Programs

This toolkit summarizes two unique opportunities in FFPSA to support children and families affected by SUDs:

1. FFPSA authorized new

Offers various resources on child welfare laws and policies including two search indexes: State laws on child abuse and neglect and

Offers resources to states seeking to develop and enhance their SUD Medicaid benefits package. Resources include State Health Official

This website summarizes how states implemented the ACA Medicaid expansion. Information on actions toward potential adoption is available