Child Welfare League of America’s Main Target in 2001 is Child Abuse andNeglect

March 12, 2001 Child Welfare League of America's Main Target in 2001 is Child Abuse and Neglect  The Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) released its 2001 Legislative Agenda on February 26, 2001, which focuses on expanding programs to combat child abuse and neglect and stopping the victimization of children. Nearly three million children are reported as abused and neglected annually, and 1,000 die from abuse and neglect-related incidents, said Shay Bilchik, CWLA Executive Director. Currently, almost 600,000 children are in foster care. "The sad stories behind these numbers are of great concern to all Americans . . .