Innovations in Using Guardianship to Preserve Families: A National Scan of Policy and Practice.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Vesneski, William; Pecora, Peter J.
- Source
- Policy & Practice (19426828). Jun2018, Vol. 76 Issue 3, p20-31. 4p.
- Subject
- *GUARDIAN & ward
*FOSTER home care
*FAMILIES
*GOVERNMENT-funded programs
*STATUTES
*SOCIAL services
- Language
- ISSN
- 1942-6828
The article discusses the study on the trends in administrative codes and state statutes for guardianship in the U.S. as of June 2018. The study reportedly revealed that states use state or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families dollars to fund their guardianship assistance programs and Title IVV-E funds for federal Guardian Assistance Program programs. Also explored are the factors that hinder implementation of guardianship program.