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ADOPTION Organizations National Adoption Center The National Adoption Center is a non-profit organization whose mission is to expand adoption opportunities throughout the United States for children with special needs and those from minority cultures. General Information Adoption Benefits Guide for Federal Employees U.S. Office of Personnel Management answers frequently asked questions regarding issues such as medical benefits, leave, and tax benefits when a federal employee is adopting a child. The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute This site is designed to provide adoption professionals and others with an interest in adoption research, policy and practice with easy access to the most up-to-date information. National Adoption Information Clearinghouse NAIC is a service of the Children's Bureau, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services. U.S. Department of State on International Adoptions An excellent site to consult if adopting internationally as it provides updates, advice and legal procedures on international adoptions from the U.S. and host country prospectives. Legislation International Law Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption Convention on Protection of Children and Co-Operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (29 May 93) Federal Statutes Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 U.S.C., Chapter 21 The Adoption and Safe Family Act of 1997 Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act, 42 U.S.C., Chapter 67 Federal Appellate Caselaw Recent Supreme Court Decisions on Adoption Recent Circuit Court Decisions on Adoption State Statutes Adoption Laws of the 50 States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico Uniform Adoption Act (1969) Adopted only by Alaska, Arkansas, North Dakota, Ohio and Vermont. 1994 Uniform Adoption Act has not been adopted by any state to date. Interstate Compact on the Adoption of Children Adopted by all 50 States. State Appellate Caselaw Search for Recent New York Court of Appeals Decisions on Adoption (1990 to present) State Laws and Search Engine Cornell University's Legal Information Institute provides links to each state's constitution, statutes, UCC, pending legislation, judicial decisions and more. Books APA Children's Books on Adoption and Foster Care CHILD ABUSE Front Matter for Including Information on Child Abuse and Neglect in the Undergraduate Curriculum This APA guide is desigend to provide guidance to faculty members who would like to add information about child abuse and neglect to their current undergraduate courses or who would like to develop courses focused on child abuse and neglect. A Guide for Including Information on Child Abuse and Neglect in Graduate and Professional Education and Training This APA guide is designed to provide guidance to faculty members who would like to add information about child abuse and neglect to their current graduate courses or who would like to develop courses focused on child abuse and neglect. Medline Plus Health Information This NIH website includes law and policy information on child abuse as well as statistics, prevention/screening, a listing of relevant organizations and federal agencies. Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse University of Minnesota School of Social Work's website provides a wealth of online information on domestic violence. National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect A project of Cornell University, the mission of the National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect is to facilitate the secondary analysis of research data relevant to the study of child abuse and neglect. Legislation Victims of Child Abuse Act (1990) Books Mandated Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse: Ethics, Law, and Policy, Second Edition Violence Against Children in the Family and the Community Organizations Child Abuse Prevention Network An outreach project of Cornell University, the Network is geared towards the professional in the field of child abuse and neglect and provides, among other things, current news, statistics, and related links. Childwatch International The goal of Childwatch International is - through network activities - to promote, initiate and disseminate international, inter-disciplinary research that leads to a real improvement in the well-being of children. Kempe Children's Center The Center provides a multidisciplinary, clinically-based resource for training, consultation, program development and evaluation, and research in all forms of child abuse and neglect. Voices for America's Children National CASA Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are volunteers who advocate for the child's best interest in cases where the judge must decide whether a child should be taken out of the home. National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect (NCCAN) NCCAN is the primary Federal agency with responsibility for assisting States and communities in the prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse and neglect. National Coalition for Child Protection Reform An outgrowth of a 1991 conference held at Harvard Law School, the National Coalition for Child Protection Reform seeks to change the child protective system. National Indian Child Welfare Association Prevent Child Abuse America One of the pioneers in educating the public about child abuse, this national organization is involved in advocacy, research and programs that directly assist at-risk families. CHILD CUSTODY Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations in Divorce Proceedings These guidelines were developed for psychologists conducting child custody evaluation, specifically within the context of parental divorce. Legislation Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (adopted by all States and the District of Columbia) Uniform Civil Liability for Support Act (adopted by Maine, New Hampshire and Utah) Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (adopted by Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, Texas, Washington) DIVORCE Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations in Divorce Proceedings These APA guidelines were developed for psychologists conducting child custody evaluation, specifically within the context of parental divorce. Overseas Divorce of U.S. Citizen Guidelines offered by the U.S. State Department for U.S. citizens divorcing overseas. Legislation State Statutes State Divorce Laws Uniform Divorce Recognition Act California North Dakota Rhode Island Wisconsin Uniform Marital Property Act (adopted by Wisconsin) Wisconsin Federal Caselaw on Divorce U.S. Supreme Court decisions U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals State Appellate Caselaw Recent New York Court of Appeals Decisions on Divorce State Laws on Divorces Books Divorce Wars : Interventions With Families in Conflict This book will give both mental health and legal professionals the expert information they need to help families navigate this grave ordeal and improve the outcome for hurting children. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SPOUSAL ABUSE Battered Women and Their Children University of Alaska's website is designed to provide a professional and scholarly examination of the connections between domestic violence (woman abuse) and child maltreatment (child abuse and neglect). The Domestic Violence Safety Plan Employers may order these ABA brochures to distribute to their employees who may be victims of domestic violence on how to keep safe. Violence and the Family: Report of the APA Presidential Task Force on Violence and the Family -- Executive Summary Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse University of Minnesota School of Social Work's website provides a wealth of online information on domestic violence. Books A Terrible Thing Happened: A Story for Children Who Have Witnessed Violence or Trauma Abused Women and Survivor Therapy: A Practical Guide for the Psychotherapist Integrated Services for Children and Families : Opportunities for Psychological Practice ELDER CARE FEDERAL RESOURCES The Administration For Children and Families ACF, an agency of the U.S. Health and Human Services, administers the following programs designed to assist families: Administration on Developmental Disabilities The Administration on Developmental Disabilities grants support programs that protect the rights and promote the self-sufficiency of Americans with developmental disabilities and their families. Children's Bureau The Bureau provides grants to states, tribes and communities to operate a range of child welfare services including child protective services (child abuse and neglect), family preservation and support, foster care, adoption assistance and independent living. Child Support Enforcement The goal of the Child Support Enforcement (CSE) Program, which was established in 1975 under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, is to ensure that children are financially supported by both their parents. Family and Youth Services Bureau A primary goal of FYSB programs is to provide positive alternatives for youth, ensure their safety, and maximize their potential to take advantage of available opportunities. Head Start Bureau Head Start provides comprehensive development services for America's low-income, pre-school children ages three to five and social services for their families. Office of Family Assistance OFA oversees the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program which was created by the Welfare Reform Law of 1996. President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities Since 1974, the Committee has organized national planning, stimulated development of plans, policies and programs and advanced the concept of community participation in the field of mental retardation. Administration on Aging Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (formerly the Health Care Financing Administration) CMMS is the federal agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. Medicare Medicaid State Children's Health Insurance Program Social Security Online GENERAL ABA Section of Family Law Homepage Although primarily geared towards the family law attorney, the wealth of online family law information provided at this site is an excellent resource for psychologists as well. Legal Information Institute -- Cornell Law School Thomas: Legislative Information on the Internet JOURNAL Journal of Family Psychology Psychology and Aging Psychology, Public Policy, and Law LEGISLATION The Convention on the Rights of the Child ORGANIZATIONS ABA Center on Children and The Law ABA Commission on Domestic Violence Children's Defense Fund Child Welfare League of America Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health United Nation's Children Fund (UNICEF) PUBLICATIONS Family Advocate The magazine of the ABA's Family Law Section. Family Law Quarterly The law journal of the ABA's Family Law Section.