Dependent Child
Definition: A child who is in the custody of the county or State child welfare system.
Common Misspellings:Dependant child
Elsewhere on the Web:Child Welfare League of America
The CWLA has been the forerunner in advocacy for the rights of American children since 1920.
Child Welfare League of Canada
The CWLC is actively involved in policy, research, and advocacy issues on behalf of Canadian children. The site offers a search engine for researchers, and all information is available in English and French.
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