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Applicable Law, Code & Regulations

Federal Requirements:

Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997- Public Law 105-89
Child Welfare and Adoption Assistance Act of 1980
Social Security Act
Foster Care Independence Act of 1999- Public Law 106-169
Federal Child Welfare Policy Manual

Code of Virginia:

Title 16.1 Courts Not of Record Chapter 11 Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts
Title 63.2 Welfare (Social Services)
Virginia Administrative Code: Title 22 Social Services

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