This publication is a revision of a preliminary draft issued in December 1944. The revision is a result of suggestions received from many agencies after study of the preliminary draft, of a conference with an advisory group representing both public and private agencies from a number of States and of further consideration by the Children's Bureau.
This material was prepared with the hope that it will be helpful to the many groups interested in adoption legislation and that it will be of service in protecting children who need permanent foster homes.