Although there were established societies devoted to the prevention of cruelty to animals in both the UK and the
U.S., it wasn't until the late 1800s that significant legislative and
public attention finally started to focus on the
welfare of
children.
ACYF - CB - PI -15-07:
Public Law 113 - 183, the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for
Children and Families,
Children's Bureau (2015) Provides information about the various changes to existing law regarding
child welfare, including some required State action in areas of foster parenting, adoption incentive payments and others.