Typically, they provide a range of child welfare services for children and families, including family preservation, child protection, out - of - home care, and adoption. (childwelfare.gov)
These programs provide services and support that promote child well - being and strengthen families, with an indirect goal of preventing further involvement in child welfare services. (cebc4cw.org)
The second area has to do with fiscal incentives and federal funding for child welfare services generally and foster care specifically. (cyc-net.org)