He highlighted the guiding principle of the waiver process
that there is a growing body of evidence suggesting that there are
promising and effective approaches to improve outcomes for children and
families in which abuse and/or neglect has taken place or is likely to
take place. However, such approaches are utilized too rarely by many
child welfare agencies.
He emphasized that the goal of the waivers is to facilitate innovation
and experimentation in child welfare programs through the demonstrations
and to improve outcomes for children. ACYF is encouraging states to
consider whether funding flexibility and improvements in the service
strategies for children both at risk of foster care placement and those
already placed outside the home could lead to better outcomes for
children.
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