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Peer reviewedAllen, MaryLee; And Others – Child Welfare, 1988
Describes the provisions, development, and future of the Independent-Living Initiative. Discusses its implementation at federal and state levels, and also the plans of the state of Illinois to establish a departmentwide task force to develop a system of services for youths who will be leaving foster care. (RJC)
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Federal Programs, Foster Care, Public Policy
Peer reviewedScales, Peter; Brunk, Blanche – Child Welfare, 1990
Points to an increased national awareness of the importance to society of provision for children's and families' needs. This awareness has resulted in new levels of legislative action. Discusses what Alaska has and has not achieved, cites movements in other states, and offers a call to vigorous action. (NH)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Child Welfare, Family Programs, Government Role
