A Guide to The Multiethnic Placement Act of
1994
As Amended by the Interethnic Adoption Provisions of 1996
By Professor Joan Heifetz Hollinger and
The ABA Center on Children and the Law
National Resource Center on Legal and Court Issues
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American Bar Association
Center on Children and the Law
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© Copyright 1998 American Bar Association
The views expressed herein have not been approved by the House of Delegates or the Board of Governors of the American Bar Association and, accordingly, should not be construed as representing the policy of the American Bar Association.
This monograph was prepared by the American Bar Association under Cooperative Agreement No. 90CW1087/01 from the Administration for Children and Families. Points of view or opinions stated in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
This monograph was funded through the National Resource Center on Legal and Court Issues.
Table of Contents
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Overview of MEPA-IEP
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Children in Out-of-Home Care
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Standard Practice Before MEPA-IEP
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The Law Before MEPA-IEP
Chapter 2: The Provisions of MEPA-IEP
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Substantive Provisions
Chapter 3: Common Questions About MEPA-IEP
Chapter 4: Checklists for Implementation of MEPA-IEP
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What Agencies Can Do
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What Workers Should Do
