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SYNTHESIS OF FINDINGS

Assisted Guardianship
Child Welfare Waiver Demonstrations

September 2005

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families
Administration for Children, Youth and Families
Children's Bureau

 

Table of Contents

Letter of Introduction

Executive Summary

History and Legislative Context for Waivers

Growth of Interest in Assisted Guardianship Waivers

Key Characteristics of Assisted Guardianship Demonstration Projects

Evaluation Methodologies

State Process Evaluations - Summary of Key Findings and Issues

State Outcome Evaluations - Summary of Key Findings and Issues

Lessons Learned from States' Experiences with Assisted Guardianship

Next Steps

List of Tables

Table 1 - Features and Eligibility Criteria for Assisted Guardianship Programs
Table 2 - Evaluation Designs of Assisted Guardianship Demonstrations
Table 3 - Assisted Guardianships Awarded
Table 4 - Exits to Permanency by State