Child Welfare

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Most Native American tribes administer their own child welfare system to keep Native American children who enter the system connected to their communities.

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In 2016, there were 43,800 households investigated for reported child abuse or neglect.

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The Children's Bureau is the first federal agency within the U.S Government and in fact, the world to focus exclusively on improving the lives of children and families.

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Child maltreatment is defined by CAPTA as serious harm (neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse) caused to children by parents or primary care givers

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In 1974, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) was originally passed.

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The Child Welfare system is a group of services designed to promote the well-being of children, by ensuring safety, achieving permanency, and strengthening families to care for their children successfully.