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42 U.S.C. § 621

Title 42 Chapter 7 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 621. Purpose

The purpose of this subpart is to promote State flexibility in the development and expansion of a coordinated child and family services program that utilizes community-based agencies and ensures all children are raised in safe, loving families, by—

  • (1) protecting and promoting the welfare of all children;
  • (2) preventing the neglect, abuse, or exploitation of children;
  • (3) supporting at-risk families through services which allow children, where appropriate, to remain safely with their families or return to their families in a timely manner;
  • (4) promoting the safety, permanence, and well-being of children in foster care and adoptive families; and
  • (5) providing training, professional development and support to ensure a well-qualified child welfare workforce.

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