Alan Dettlaff

November 19th is the 25th anniversary of the Adoption and Safe Families Act. 25 years of families being unnecessarily destroyed by the state.

If you’re interested in learning more, please read this great piece from Sarah Katz. It’s time to #AbolishASFA.

#ChildWelfare #FosterCare #RepealASFA

https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/adoption-safe-families-act-repeal-20221117.html

A federal law has been destroying families for 25 years. Let’s get rid of it.

I agree with the growing consensus that we should mark the anniversary of the Adoption and Safe Families Act by repealing this harmful, discriminatory law for good.

The Philadelphia Inquirer
Nov 17, 2022 at 1:54pmWeb
Show threadNCCPRNov 17, 2022
@alandettlaff And see also the calls to #repealASFA from Diane Redleaf in Reason magazine https://reason.com/2022/11/17/adoption-and-safe-families-act-25th-anniversary/ and NCCPR in the Albany NY Times Union https://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Commentary-This-law-was-supposed-to-protect-kids-17589486.php?IPID=Times-Union-opinion-centerpiece #fostercare #childwelfare #childabuse
Adoption and Safe Families Act Takes Kids Away From Loving Parents

On its 25th anniversary, the ASFA is in bad need of reform.

Reason.com
Show threadAlan DettlaffNov 17, 2022
@NCCPR Thank you! It’s so great to see all these pieces coming out!
Show threadNCCPRNov 18, 2022
@alandettlaff But wait, there's more: Mical Raz in the Washington Post on the hidden history hidden history and ugly reality of ASFA: https://www.washingtonpost.com/made-by-history/2022/11/18/adoption-parental-rights/
Our adoption policies have harmed families and children

The Clinton-era Adoption and Safe Families Act is 25 now. It's time to reexamine its origins.

The Washington Post
Show threadAlan DettlaffNov 18, 2022

“A quarter-century later, the impact of ASFA is clear. Parents, predominantly Black, poor, & many struggling with addiction, have experienced the ultimate loss…the permanent severing of legal ties with their children.”

From Mical Raz in the Washington Post.

It’s time to #RepealASFA.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/made-by-history/2022/11/18/adoption-parental-rights/

Our adoption policies have harmed families and children

The Clinton-era Adoption and Safe Families Act is 25 now. It's time to reexamine its origins.

The Washington Post
Show threadAnne_OyedNov 18, 2022
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