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<h3>Scope Description:</h3><p>Examine the State’s adoption and parent support programs and related outcomes, to include the requirements for reunification of foster children with biological parents, adoption costs, and post-placement services. Examine DHS’ role in identifying funding sources and compare the cost of an adoption through the State to private adoption costs. Examine childcare assistance options available to guardians.</p><h3>Evaluation Objectives:</h3><p>This evaluation will be guided by three key objectives within the scope set forth by the Legislative Oversight Committee:&nbsp;</p><ol><li>Examine the sources of funding and key expenditures of DHS’ child welfare programs.</li><li>Identify the available assistance to families at risk of entering the child welfare system, including the support provided to child guardians.</li><li>Examine the criteria for reunification of foster children with biological parents.</li><li>Describe the differences in processes, barriers, and costs for public and private adoption.</li><li>Examine DHS post-adoption support programs to adoptive parents and guardians.</li></ol>

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