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Law & Regulations

Federal Requirements (Web page)
- Child Welfare and Adoption Assistance Act of 1980: Public Law 96-272
- Title IV-B of the Social Security Act
- Title IV-E of the Social Security Act
- Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997: Public Law 105-89
- Foster Care Independence Act of 1999
Code of Virginia (Web page)

Foster Care Guidance Manuals

Contingency Fund Program (PDF):
Provides reimbursement to foster parents for damages caused by foster children.
Foster Care Manual (Web page):
Guidance for ensuring the safety, permanency and well-being of children in foster care.
Reasonable Candidacy Manual (PDF):
Determining whether a child is a reasonable candidate for entering the foster care program.
Title IV-E Eligibilty Manual (PDF):
Provides federal funding for the maintenance of children in foster care.

Related Links

Virginia's Comprehensive Services Act for At-Risk Youth and Families (Web page)

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