Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Adoption and Family Services Act of 1992

P.L. 102-295; amended CAPTA

Enacted 1974; also amended 1978, 1984, 1988, 1996, 2003

For a summary of the Act visit:
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d102:SN00838:|TOM:/bss/d102query.html|

Reasons Bill Initiated

* CAPTA needed reauthorization.

Objectives/Goals

* To revise and extend the authorization of appropriations.
* To modify requirements regarding grants to States for child protective services systems, including covering neglect as well as abuse.
* To make prevention activities under certain grants community-based.

Services Provided/Measures Taken

* Revised provisions for research and assistance activities to include:
- Cultural distinctions relating to child abuse and neglect;
- Culturally sensitive procedures with respect to child abuse cases; and
- The relationship of child abuse and neglect to cultural diversity.
* Provided for assisting States in supporting child abuse and neglect prevention activities through community-based child abuse and neglect prevention grants.
* Required HHS to provide information and service function related to adoption and foster care, including:
- On-site technical assistance;
- National public awareness efforts to unite children in need of adoption with appropriate adoptive parents;
- Operation of a National Resource Center for Special Needs Adoption.

Credits: National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information