The Evolution of ACTION for Child Protection

Explore the history of our organization.

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1984 1984
1984
1984

Action for Child Protection was created as a non-profit organization providing technical assistance services to child welfare agencies.

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1986 1986
1986
1986

The Safe Assessment Family Evaluation (SAFE) Model was developed in partnership with a project funded by the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation.

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2009 2009
2009
2009

Action for Child Protection begins to serve as the National Resource Center for Child Protective Services.

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2009 2009
2009
2009

Action for Child Protection published Child Safety A Guide for Judges and Attorneys in partnership with the American Bar Association.

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2010 2010
2010
2010

SAFE Model is designated as a Promising Practice by the Children’s Bureau.

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2019 2019
2019
2019

Action for Child Protection initiates a research agenda for the SAFE Model to better align with the Family First Prevention Services Act implementation.