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# Child Welfare Laws that Inform the National Center Work

This resource summarizes key child welfare legislation and outlines how each one impacts the work of the National Center.

 

[https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Child-Welfare-Laws-and-How-They-Impact-Our-Work.docx](https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Child-Welfare-Laws-and-How-They-Impact-Our-Work.docx)[Read More](https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Child-Welfare-Laws-and-How-They-Impact-Our-Work.docx)

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