Foster Care: Preliminary Report on Reform Effects

PEMD-89-23BR Published: Jun 01, 1989. Publicly Released: Jun 01, 1989.

Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO evaluated the effects of 1980 legislative reforms to foster care and child welfare services programs.

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Worker and Family Assistance

Administrative costsstate relationsFoster childrenGrants to statesGrants-in-aidProgram evaluationPublic assistance programsState-administered programsChild welfareChild welfare services