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Nation-Wide Evaluation of the Prevention of Child Sex Trafficking in Foster Care

To be eligible to receive Federal funding under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act, States are required to submit State plans demonstrating that the State has developed policies and procedures related to identifying and providing services for children in foster care who are, or are at risk of becoming, a victim of sex trafficking. This study will evaluate the policies and procedures of all 50 States and the District of Columbia to determine (1) how States screen children in foster care to identify those who are, or are at risk of becoming, a victim of sex trafficking; and (2) how States determine appropriate services for children in foster care who are identified as, or are at risk of becoming, a victim of sex trafficking. The study will also examine the extent to which the Administration for Children and Families conducts oversight and provides guidance to States regarding children in foster care who are, or are at risk of becoming, a victim of sex trafficking.

Announced or Revised Agency Title Component Report Number(s) Expected Issue Date (FY)
August 2019 Administration for Children and Families Nation-Wide Evaluation of the Prevention of Child Sex Trafficking in Foster Care Office of Evaluation and Inspections OEI-07-19-00370 FY 2021