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The Adoption And Safe Families Act (asfa), Which Became Law In 1997, Elicited A Major Shift In Federal Policy And Thinking Toward Child Welfare, Emphasizing Children's Safety, Permanency, And Well-being Over Preserving Biological Ties At All Costs. The First Edition Of This Volume Mapped The Field Of Child Welfare After Asfa's Passage, Detailing The Practices, Policies, Programs, And Research Affected By The Legislation's New Attitude Toward Care. This Second Edition Highlights The Continuously Changing Child Welfare Climate In The U.s., Including Content On The Fostering Connections Act Of 2008. -- From Back Cover. Introduction: An Overview Of Children, Youth, And Family Services, Policies, And Programs In The United States / Gerald P. Mallon And Peg Mccartt Hess -- Historical Evolution Of Child Welfare Services / Brenda G. Mcgowan -- Family Support Services / Susan P. Kemp, Tracey K. Burke, Kara Allen-eckard, Melissa F. Becker, And Amy Ackroyd -- Meaningful Family Engagement / Nicole Bossard, Angela Braxton, And Debra Conway -- Engaging Latino Families / Hilda Rivera-rodriguez -- Health Care For Children And Youth / Jan Mccarthy And Maria Woolverton -- Mental Health Care For Children And Youth / Martha Morrison Dore -- Educational Issues For Children And Youth / Kristin Kelly, Kathleen Mcnaught, And Janet Stotland -- Lgbt Youth And Their Families / Diane Elze -- Runaway And Homeless Youth / Karen M. Staller -- Prevention Of Child Abuse And Neglect / Neil B. Guterman, Kristin L. Berg, And Catherine A. Taylor -- Child Protective Services / Diane Depanfilis And Theresa Costello --^ Risk Assessment / Aron Shlonsky And Eileen Gambrill -- Family Preservation / Marianne Berry And Sara Mclean -- Sexual Abuse Issues / Kathleen Coulborn Faller -- Substance Abuse Issues / Joseph P. Ryan And Hui Huang -- Domestic Violence Issues / Judy L. Postmus -- Reunification / Barbara A. Pine, Robin Spath, And Stephanie Gosteli -- Guardianship / Mark F. Testa And Jennifer Miller -- Custo