The Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) became law in February 2018. FFPSA is a landmark child welfare law with the potential to establish significant changes in how the child welfare system is funded and operates across the country. Provisions especially relevant to the legal community are:
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Legal Professional Roles: Implementing the Family First Prevention Services Act
Written by Susan Delle Shaffette
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