Overview

This historical survey report provides a snapshot of permanency support and preservation services as they existed in 2014, documenting how states and jurisdictions were supporting adoptive and guardianship families after legal permanence was achieved. The report summarizes survey findings on available services, service delivery approaches, and perceived gaps, offering a point‑in‑time view of post‑permanency practice. It serves as a useful historical reference for understanding the evolution of adoption and guardianship support systems and informing later system improvement efforts.

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