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| Date Dec. 1, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-270T |
Title
GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EST Thursday, December 1, 2011 United States Government Accountability Office Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate FOSTER CHILDREN HHS Guidance Could Help States Improve Oversight ... |
| Date Sept. 26, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-863 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters CHILD WELFARE More Information and Collaboration Could Promote Ties Between Foster Care Children and Their Incarcerated Parents GAO-11-863 September 2011 CHILD WELFARE
More Information and Collaboration Could Promote Ties between Foster Care Children and Their Incarcerated Parents Highlights of GAO... |
| Date Feb. 22, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-342R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 22, 2010 The Honorable Jim McDermott Chairman Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives The Honorable Danny K. Davis Member House of Representatives Subject: Support for Low-Income Individuals and Families: A Review of Recent GAO Work In response to your reques... |
| Date Feb. 6, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-26 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2009 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives FOSTER CARE State Practices for Assessing Health Needs, Facilitating Service Delivery, and Monitoring Children’s Care GAO-09-26 February 2009 FOSTER CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-26, a report to t... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1064T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 31, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE HHS and Congressional Actions Could Help Reduce Proportion in Care
Statement of Kay Brown, Director Educat... |
| Date July 12, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1097T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 12, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. House of Representatives CHILD WELFARE HHS Actions Would Help States Prepare Youth in the Foster Care System for Independent Living
Statement of Cornelia M. Ashby, Dir... |
| Date July 11, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-816 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2007 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE Additional HHS Assistance Needed to Help States Reduce the Proportion in Care GAO-07-816 July 2007 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-816, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives Acco... |
| Date May 15, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-850T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, May 15, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. House of Representatives CHILD WELFARE Additional Federal Action Could Help States Address Challenges in Providing Services to Children and Families
Statement of Corneli... |
| Date Oct. 6, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-75 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2006 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives CHILD WELFARE Improving Social Service Program, Training, and Technical Assistance Information Would Help Address Longstanding Service-Level and Workforce Challenges GAO-07-75 October 2006 CHILD WELFARE Highlig... |
| Date Sept. 28, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-1093 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2006 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives D.C. CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY Performance Has Improved, but Exploring Health Care Options and Providing Specialized Training May Further Enhance Performance GAO-06-1093 September 2006 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-1093, a report to the Chairma... |
| Date June 15, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-649 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2006 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION ASSISTANCE Federal Oversight Needed to Safeguard Funds and Ensure Consistent Support for States’ Administrative Costs GAO-06-649 June 2006 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-649, a report to the Honorable... |
| Date May 11, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-680R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 11, 2006 Congressional Committees Subject: Lessons Learned for Protecting and Educating Children after the Gulf Coast Hurricanes In August and September 2005, thousands of children were displaced from their homes as a result of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Questions were raised about their safety and the services provided to t... |
| Date July 22, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-787 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2005 Report to Congressional Committees DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Federal Funds for Foster Care Improvements Used to Implement New Programs, but Challenges Remain GAO-05-787 a July 2005 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-787, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Federal Funds for Foster Care I... |
| Date June 13, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-292 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters CHILD WELFARE Better Data and Evaluations Could Improve Processes and Programs for Adopting Children with Special Needs GAO-05-292 June 2005 CHILD WELFARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-292, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Better Data and Evaluations Could Impr... |
| Date April 4, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-290 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT Existing Information on Implementation Issues Could Be Used to Target Guidance and Assistance to States GAO-05-290 April 2005 INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-290, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Existing Informa... |
| Date Nov. 18, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-25 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters FOSTER YOUTH HHS Actions Could Improve Coordination of Services and Monitoring of States’ Independent Living Programs GAO-05-25 November 2004 FOSTER YOUTH HHS Actions Could Improve Coordination of Services and Monitoring of States’ Independent Living Programs Highlights of GAO-05-25, a report to... |
| Date Sept. 24, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-1017 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2004 Report to Congressional Committees D.C. CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY More Focus Needed on Human Capital Management Issues for Caseworkers and Foster Parent Recruitment and Retention GAO-04-1017 September 2004 D.C. CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY
Highlights of GAO-04-1017, a report to congressional committees More Focus Needed o... |
| Date April 20, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-333 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES REVIEWS Better Use of Data and Improved Guidance Could Enhance HHS’s Oversight of State Performance GAO-04-333 April 2004 CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES REVIEWS Better Use of Data and Improved Guidance Could Enhance HHS's Oversight of State Performance Highlights of GAO-04-333, a report... |
| Date Jan. 28, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-418T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EST Wednesday, January 28, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives CHILD WELFARE Improved Federal Oversight Could Assist States in Overcoming Key Challenges
Statement of Cornelia M. Ashby, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Secur... |
| Date July 17, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-865T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 August 11, 2003 ERRATA CHILD WELFARE AND JUVENILE JUSTICE: Several Factors Influence the Placement of Children Solely to Obtain Mental Health Services (GAO-03-865T, July 17, 2003) Page 6, paragraph at bottom of page, last sentence (and carrying over to page 7) should read: “Child welfare directors in 6 other states and the District of ... |
| Date May 27, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-646 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2003 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives D.C. CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES Better Policy Implementation and Documentation of Related Activities Would Help Improve Performance GAO-03-646 a May 2003 D.C. CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES Better Policy Implementation and Documentation of Related Activities Would He... |
| Date May 16, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-758T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m.EDT Friday, May 16, 2003 Testimony Before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives D.C. CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES Key Issues Affecting the Management of Its Foster Care Cases
Statement of Cornelia M. Ashby, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues GAO-03-758T This is a wor... |
| Date April 21, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-397 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 August 11, 2003 ERRATA CHILD WELFARE AND JUVENILE JUSTICE: Federal Agencies Could Play a Stronger Role in Helping States Reduce the Number of Children Placed Solely to Obtain Mental Health Services (GAO-03-397, April 21, 2003) Page 3, paragraph 1, third sentence should read: “Child welfare directors in 6 other states and the District o... |
| Date April 8, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-626T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. EST Tuesday, April 8, 2003 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives FOSTER CARE States Focusing on Finding Permanent Homes for Children, but Long-Standing Barriers Remain
Statement of Cornelia M. Ashby, Director Education, Workforce, and Income ... |
| Date April 2, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-611T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, April 2, 2003 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on the District of Columbia, Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Issues Associated with the Child and Family Services Agency’s Performance and Policies
Statement of Cornelia M. Ashby, Director Education, Workf... |
| Date March 31, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-357 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters CHILD WELFARE HHS Could Play a Greater Role in Helping Child Welfare Agencies Recruit and Retain Staff GAO-03-357 March 2003 CHILD WELFARE HHS Could Play a Greater Role in Helping Child Welfare Agencies Recruit and Retain Staff Highlights of GAO-03-357, a report to Congressional Requesters A stable and highly... |
| Date June 28, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-585 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters FOSTER CARE Recent Legislation Helps States Focus on Finding Permanent Homes for Children, but Long-Standing Barriers Remain GAO-02-585 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Limited Data are Available to Measure Changes in the Outcomes and Characteristics of Children Since ASFA Although Little Data are A... |
| Date Dec. 29, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-191 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2000 Report to the Subcommittee on the District of Columbia, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CHILD WELFARE Long-Term Challenges to Ensuring Children’s Well-Being GAO-01-191 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 44 46 54 55 60 Table 1: Modified Final Order and Actual Caseloa... |
| Date July 20, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-158 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives CHILD WELFARE New Financing and Service Strategies Hold Promise, but Effects Unknown
Statement of Cynthia M. Fagnoni, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues He... |
| Date June 9, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-42 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters FOSTER CARE HHS Should Ensure That Juvenile Justice Placements Are Reviewed GAO/HEHS-00-42 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 24 27 Appendix II: Fiscal Year 1998 Title IV-E Funding Claimed and Number of Placements, by State Appendix III: Provisions of State Licensing Regulations for... |
| Date May 5, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-109 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on the District of Columbia, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives FOSTER CARE Status of the District of Columbia's Child Welfare System Reform Efforts
Statement of Cynthia M. Fagnoni, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security I... |
| Date Nov. 19, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-00-12 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters FOSTER CARE HHS Could Better Facilitate the Interjurisdictional Adoption Process GAO/HEHS-00-12 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-281621 November 19, 1999 The Honorable William V. Roth, Jr. Chairman The Honorable Daniel Patri... |
| Date Nov. 10, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-00-13 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1999 Report to The Honorable Nancy L. Johnson, U.S. House of Representatives FOSTER CARE Effectiveness of Independent Living Services Unknown GAO/HEHS-00-13 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-283530 November 5, 1999 The Honorable Nancy L. Johnson Chairman, Subcommit... |
| Date May 13, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-121 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives FOSTER CARE Challenges in Helping Youths Live Independently
Statement of Cynthia M. Fagnoni, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues Health, Education, and Huma... |
| Date May 6, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-32 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1999 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives FOSTER CARE Kinship Care Quality and Permanency Issues GAO/HEHS-99-32 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-279199 May 6, 1999 The Honorable Nancy L. Johnson ... |
| Date April 20, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-114R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282472 April 20, 1999 The Honorable Nancy L. Johnson Chairman, Subcommittee on Human Resources Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Foster Care: Increases in Adontion Rates Dear Madam Chairman: The Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 (ASFA) authorizes incentive pay... |
| Date Jan. 11, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-13 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 1999 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives JUVENILE COURTS Reforms Aim to Better Serve Maltreated Children GAO/HEHS-99-13 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-281326 January 11, 1999 The Honorable... |
| Date Oct. 21, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-99-8 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 1998 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives CHILD WELFARE Early Experiences Implementing a Managed Care Approach GAO/HEHS-99-8 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-280259 October 21, 1998 The Honor... |
| Date Sept. 30, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-182 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1998 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate FOSTER CARE Agencies Face Challenges Securing Stable Homes for Children of Substance Abusers GAO/HEHS-98-182 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-276627 September 30, 1998 The Honorable William V. Roth, J... |
| Date Sept. 15, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-241 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 15, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives FOSTER CARE Challenges Faced in Implementing the Multiethnic Placement Act
Statement of Mark V. Nadel, Associate Director Income Security Issues Health, Education, and Human... |
| Date Sept. 14, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-204 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1998 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives FOSTER CARE Implementation of the Multiethnic Placement Act Poses Difficult Challenges GAO/HEHS-98-204 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-279242 Sept... |
| Date Aug. 1, 1998 |
Report No. AA-98-11(3) |
Title
United St&es General Account&g-Office GAO.
August 1998 _I Health Education D.j.esidn and Human Services ‘. Income Security Issue
Active Assignments GAO/AA-98-11(a) (b(033/011g51 ’ Foreword This report was prepared primarily to inform Congressional members and key staff of ongoing assignments in the General Accounting Office’s Income Security issue area. This report contains assignments that ... |
| Date Oct. 28, 1997 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-40 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives PARENTAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE Implications for Children, the Child Welfare System, and Foster Care Outcomes
Statement of Jane L. Ross, Director Income Security Issues Health, Educat... |
| Date May 7, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-73 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1997 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives FOSTER CARE State Efforts to Improve the Permanency Planning Process Show Some Promise GAO/HEHS-97-73 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-270234 May 7, 1997... |
| Date Feb. 27, 1997 |
Report No. T-HEHS-97-76 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 27, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives FOSTER CARE State Efforts to Expedite Permanency Hearings and Placement Decisions
Statement of Mark V. Nadel, Associate Director Income Security Issues Health, Education, and H... |
| Date Feb. 18, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-34 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1997 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives CHILD WELFARE States’ Progress in Implementing Family Preservation and Support Services GAO/HEHS-97-34 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-272396 Feb... |
| Date Jan. 30, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-55R |
Title
GAO United States GeneraIAccountingOfSCice Washbgton,D.C.20648 Health, Education and Human Services Division B-276000 January 30, 1997 The Honorable E. Clay Shaw, Jr. Chairman, Subcommittee on Human Resources Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman Prom fscal year 1984 through 1995, the US. foster care population grew from an estimated 276,000 children to 494,000.’... |
| Date Sept. 26, 1995 |
Report No. HEHS-95-208 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1995 Report to Congressional Committees CHILD WELFARE Complex Needs Strain Capacity to Provide Services GAO/HEHS-95-208 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-261055 September 26, 1995 The Honorable William V. Roth, Jr. Chairman Committee on Finance United States Senat... |
| Date Aug. 11, 1995 |
Report No. HEHS-95-197R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education and Human Services Division B-257440 August 11, 1995 The Honorable George Miller House of Representatives Dear Mr. Miller: As you know, when children do not receive proper care, states may remove them from their homes and place them in foster care. If the children are from low-income families, the federal governme... |
| Date June 15, 1995 |
Report No. HEHS-95-112 |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Offke Washington, D.C. 20648
Health, Human Education, and Servica Division B-257596 June 16,1995 The Honorable E. Clay Shaw, Jr. Chairman The Honorable Harold E. Ford Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Human Resources Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives The Honorable Rick Santorum United States Senate In the past 20 years, social, cultura... |
