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A legal principle where decisions are made to foster the highest degree of health, safety, and well-being of the child, heavily influencing social work practices in custody disputes, foster care, and adoption services.

A law that requires certain professionals, including social workers, to report suspected child abuse or neglect to the authorities, ensuring timely intervention to protect the child.

A temporary arrangement where children who cannot live safely with their biological parents are placed with state-certified caregivers, challenging social workers to provide stability for the child.

A government agency tasked with responding to reports of child abuse or neglect, often requiring social workers to assess risk and work collaboratively with families to improve conditions.

A series of services intended to keep families intact while addressing issues that threaten the health and safety of the child, guiding social workers in preventing family disruption.

A federal law that aims to keep American Indian children with American Indian families, influencing social workers to consider cultural heritage in their practices.

A service that provides access to information and resources on child welfare, aiding social workers in research, training, and accessing best practices.

A federal law enacted in 1997 that prioritizes the safety and timely placement of children into adoptive homes, influencing social workers to set permanency goals.

An alternative form of child care where a relative becomes the caregiver, presenting social workers with a family-centered approach to child welfare.