A Look at Legislation: Common Pre-Post Assessments
Realizing the importance of adequately evaluating and reporting the academic performance of youth involved in the juvenile justice system and the value of consistency between facilities, some States have mandated the use of a common or preapproved pre-post assessment test for Title I, Part D facilities and programs. This piece examines legislation in both Florida and California that is designed to improve program accountability through consistent evaluation of students’ academic achievement in facilities and programs for youth who are N or D.

State Legislation Strengthening Transition
Legislation is one approach States use to strengthen transition for their at-risk, neglected, or delinquent youth population. Read about examples of legislation that deal with facilitating school reentry, improving academic continuity, and individual planning for transition.

The No Child Left Behind Act
See what's new under Title I, Part D and read an FAQ on teacher quality.

The Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 (PDF)
The act became law on December 14, 1999 and expanded the provisions in terms of Independent Living Programs by increasing funding allotment for these programs as provided for under Title IV-E. The law also added flexibility in terms of providing independence-oriented services and a number of other areas, like the extension of Medicaid services to youth under the age of 21.

John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
Title I of the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 is the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP). This legislation helps ensure that young people involved in the foster care system get the tools they need to make the most of their lives. They may have opportunities for additional education or training, housing assistance, counseling, and other services.

FAQ about Foster Care Independence Act and John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
The National Foster Care Awareness Project (NFCAP), the Children’s Defense Fund, Child Welfare League of America, and the National Association of Child Advocates prepared these FAQ’s, with support from the American Public Human Services Association and The Casey Family Program.

Quick Links

Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 (ASFA), Public Law 105-89; State legislation related to ASFA

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) (Amendments of 2003), Public Law 108-36; State legislation related to CAPTA

Higher Education Act of 1965 (Amendments of 1998), Public Law 105-244

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Parts B and C, Public Law 101-119; IDEA specific to Juvenile Corrections Facilities

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2002 (JJDPA), Public Law 93-415

No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), Public Law 107-110; Title I, Part D; McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Title VII, Subtitle B

Social Security Act (Amendments through 2007), Public Law 74-2710

Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980, Title IV-E

Child Welfare Services Program, Title IV-B, Subpart 1

Family Preservation and Support Services Program, Title IV-B, Subpart 2

Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Public Law 105-220

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