Illinois Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) Practice Test

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Which federal agency was the first to focus on the welfare of children?

  1. Department of Children and Family Services

  2. Dual Mandate

  3. Case Law

  4. Children's Bureau

The correct answer is: Children's Bureau

The correct answer is D. Children's Bureau. The Children's Bureau, established in 1912, was the first federal agency in the United States to focus on the welfare of children. It was created to investigate and report upon all matters pertaining to the welfare of children and child life among other federal services. This agency played a significant role in the development of child welfare policies and programs in the country.