LibGuides: Social Work: Policy Resources

Policy Resources

American Public Human Services Association
APHSA site provides links to publications, relevant news updates, issues & policy, and conferences.
Center for Human Potential and Public Policy
The Center for Human Potential and Public Policy conducts research on policy related to the development of children and their families, education, poverty, and other related areas.
Center for Law and Social Policy
The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) is a national non-profit that works to improve the lives of low-income people. Site provides resources on child welfare, welfare policy, workforce development, and several other topics.
Center on Fathers, Families, and Public Policy (CFFPP)
CFFPP is focused on barriers faced by never-married, low- income fathers and their families. Site provides resources focusing on policy research, provides technical assistance, training, and public education.
Child Welfare League of America
Site focuses on information on legislation and issues of interest to CWLA membership.
Field Center for Children's Policy, Practice, & Research
General Accounting Office (GAO)
Site provides both summaries and full text files of reports and testimony dating back to fiscal year 1979. GAO posts full-text files on its website daily, often within 24 hours of when a report or testimony is publicly released.