This paper provides an historical overview of child welfare, foster care and related programs authorized under titles IV-B and IV-E of the Social Security Act and discusses how the programs currently operate, including participation data.,Abstract -- Introduction -- Historical Overview (Prior to 1980). Child Welfare ; AFDC Foster Care ; Reasons for Change -- Current Program Descriptions. Child Welfare Services ; Foster Care ; Independent Living ; Adoption Assistance.,Sharon Stephan, Specialist in Social Legislation, Education and Public Welfare Division.,CRS 87-324 EPW,"April 13, 1987.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Background -- Program Funding -- Federal Administration of Head Start. Training and Technical Assistance ; Child Development Associate (CDA) Program ; Criminal Records Checks -- Local Administration. Head Start Teachers' Salaries and Unemployment Compensation ; Enrollment and Attendance ; Liability Insurance -- Program Evaluations. Two Recent Evaluations of Early Childhood Intervention Programs.,Sharon Stephan, Analyst in Social Legislation, Education and Public Welfare Division.,CRS 86-554 EPW,January 15, 1986.,SuDoc# 14. 18/3

The Reagan Administration has requested a $2.2 billion "generic appropriation" to cover a variety of social service programs that have previously been funded by the Congress on a program-specific basis. This paper briefly describes this proposal, presents background information on the programs that would be affected, and discusses possible effects of the proposal.,Carol O'Shaughnessy, Mary Smitth, and Sharon Stephan, Specialists in Social Legislation, Education and Public Welfare Division.,CRS 87-210 EPW,"March 9, 1987.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

Sharon Stephan, Analyst in Social Legislation, Education and Public Welfare Division.,CRS 85-571 EPW,"February 14, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3