Adoption and Foster Care, Recent Legislation

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Celeste B. Pagano

DePaul University - College of Law

Date Written: January 1, 1999

Abstract

The Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 attempted to improve the health and safety of children in part by tightening the timelines for the termination of parental rights. This brief legislative note describes the passage of the Act and analyzes its shortcomings.

Keywords: adoption, termination of parental rights, ASFA, child welfare, Congress

Suggested Citation

Pagano, Celeste B., Adoption and Foster Care, Recent Legislation (January 1, 1999). Harvard Journal on Legislation, Vol. 36, pp.242-249, 1999, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2289530

Celeste B. Pagano (Contact Author)

DePaul University - College of Law ( email )

25 E. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL Cook County 60604-2287
United States

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