Within a historical and contemporary context, this book examines major policy practice and research issues as they jointly shape child welfare practice and its

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This up-to-date and comprehensive resource by leaders in child welfare is the first book to reflect the impact of the Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) of 1