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1 Policy Quick Guide: Child Welfare Gabrielle McBean Dr. Alisha Powell SOCW 6351: Social Policy, Welfare, and Change Walden University

2 Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act Explain how the policy is addressed at the federal, state, and local level. According to the Department of Health and Human Services (2019) The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) aims to support prevention, assessment, investigation, prosecution, and treatment activities by providing federal funding and guidance to States. Grants are also provided to public agencies and nonprofit organizations, including Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, for demonstration projects and programs. Further, CAPTA establishes the Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, establishes the Federal role in supporting research, evaluation, technical assistance, and data collection activities, as well as establishing a national clearinghouse for information on child abuse and neglect (2019). What programs were developed from this policy? Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) established a variety of programs to protect children and prevent child abuse. These programs include the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline, National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System, and National Resource Center on Child Abuse and Neglect (Department of Health and Human Services, 2019). These programs aim to raise awareness about the signs of abuse and neglect, provide support to victims of abuse, and collect data on the prevalence of child abuse (Children’s Bureau, n.d.). CAPTA also funds training and technical assistance for professionals working in the field of child abuse prevention and treatment. Reflect on how the policy affects or may affect your community, geographic area, or potential clients.

3 The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act provides funding for states, tribes, and communities to develop and implement programs to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect. This funding enables communities to offer comprehensive services to victims, including advocacy, counseling, and support (Department of Health and Human Services, 2019). It also helps communities create and implement strategies to prevent and respond to abuse and neglect (Prevent Child Abuse, n.d.). Additionally, the Act provides resources to train professionals and community members to recognize abuse and neglect and intervene when necessary. Family Preservation Act Explain how the policy is addressed at the federal, state, and local level. According to Boo (2023) the Family Preservation Act is implemented through federal funding for states and local entities to provide preventive services to families at risk of separation. This includes services such as family therapy, parent education, and job training. The Act also requires states and local entities to develop and implement plans for providing these services (2023). The act also requires states and local entities to collect data on family preservation services, including the number of families served and the impact of these services on family reunification. The data is then used to assess the effectiveness of the Act and to make necessary adjustments. What programs were developed from this policy? There are several programs that were developed because of this act. According to the Department of Health and Human Services (n.d.) family support services provide assistance and resources to families in need. Including counseling, parent education, financial assistance, and

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