Federal Regulations and Guidance Documents

Federal Regulations and Guidance Documents

ACF Children's Bureau - Federal Legislation

Child Welfare Policy Manual (online manual) - The manual conveys mandatory policies that have their basis in Federal Law and/or program regulations. It also provides interpretations of Federal Statutes and program regulations initiated by inquiries from State Child Welfare agencies or ACF Regional Offices.

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA) - To authorize the Attorney General and Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to address the prescription opioid abuse and heroin use crisis, and for other purposes.

Implementation of the Fostering Connections Act (ACF working document 2009)

Indian Child Welfare Act-US Code Title 25, Chapter 21 - Enacted to protect the best interests of Indian children and promote the stability and security of Indian tribes and families.