How The Child Welfare System Works

In February 2013, the U.S. Administration for Children and Families, Children's Bureau published a fact sheet on how children enter and exit the foster care system. The fact sheet includes information on how local agencies process reports on neglect or maltreatment of children, what happens when a report of maltreatment is substantiated, in-home and out-of-home placement services, and how a child exits the foster care system . . .