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Title 42
Title 42
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT AND ADOPTION REFORM
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Office on Child Abuse and Neglect
Advisory board on child abuse and neglect
National clearinghouse for information relating to child abuse
Research and assistance activities
Grants to States, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, and public or private agencies and organizations
Grants to States for child abuse or neglect prevention and treatment programs
Grants to States for programs relating to investigation and prosecution of child abuse and neglect cases
Miscellaneous requirements relating to assistance
Coordination of child abuse and neglect programs
Reports
Report concerning voluntary reporting system
Definitions
Authorization of appropriations
Rule of construction
Discretionary programs; authorization of appropriations
Monitoring and oversight
Congressional findings and declaration of purpose
Information and services
Study and report of unlicensed or unregulated adoption placements
Authorization of appropriations
Purpose and authority
Eligibility
Amount of grant
Application
Local program requirements
Performance measures
National network for community-based family resource programs
Definitions
Authorization of appropriations