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Child Welfare League of America - CWLA is an association of more than 1,100 public and private nonprofit agencies that assist over 3.5 million abused and neglected children and their families each year with a wide range of services, including advocacy action. This site includes useful information and resources on such issues as: Independent Living
The John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 was designed to provide additional supports to young people aging out of foster care. Learn more about the law with CWLA's analysis and testimony, as well as HHS instructions. The Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 (P.L. 105-89)
The Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 (P.L. 105-89) was designed to improve the safety of children, to promote adoption and other permanent homes for children who need them, and to support families. Learn more about the law with the CWLA summary, text of the law, HHS instructions, CWLA comments, and links to summaries of state legislation. CWLA Testimony Submitted to the Ways and Means Subcommittee On Human Resources For The Hearing On The Challenges Confronting Older Children Leaving Foster Care (3/9/99)
The testimony of Robin Nixon, Director of Youth Services at the Child Welfare League of America.
Citizens' Committee for Children of New York, Inc. - CCC provides leadership, planning, innovative thinking and strategic action on behalf of New York City's Children and families. Report: Can They Make it on Their Own? Aging out of Foster Care.
A report on New York City's Independent Living Program.
Connect for Kids - This Web site offers a place on the Internet for adults—parents, grandparents, educators, policymakers and others—who want to become more active citizens, from volunteering to voting with kids in mind.
Foster Care and Adoption Statistics - Volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are everyday people who are appointed by judges to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children. A CASA volunteer stays with each child until he or she is placed into a safe, permanent and nurturing home. This site includes an "Advocate's Library" of statistics and various articles on foster care and other youth-related subjects.
Professional Association of Treatment Homes - PATH is a private, nonprofit organization providing culturally sensitive services to children and families in need of treatment, foster care, adoption and other family services.
The Coalition on Human Needs - The Coalition on Human Needs is an alliance of national organizations working together to promote public policies that address the needs of low-income and other vulnerable populations.
The Welfare Information Network - WIN is a clearinghouse for information, policy analysis and technical assistance related to welfare, workforce development, and other human and community services, including adoption and foster care programs.
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