Year: 1998
Type: article
Abstract: This paper presents an analysis of state implementation of the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act (P.L. 96-272) of 1980. One of the major outcomes of this law was the establishment of a mechanism through which federal matching funds could be appropriated to states for subsidies to support the adoption of children who are eligible for either Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). These children fall under the categorization of having special needs. This study examines state implementation of P.L. 96-272 on the following aspects: children's eligibility for adoption subsidy support; the adequacy of this subsidy in providing a quality of life for these children; and, the security of this support throughout childhood.
Author: Rosemary J. Avery
Institution: Cornell University
Language: English
Topic: Child Welfare and Adoption
Subfield: Safety Research
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $4,000
OpenAlex ID: W2092460882