Timmy has been imprisoned for theft. he is worried about his three children, who are dependent on him. his attorney tells him that he should not worry, because federal legislation will provide counseling, education, and training to them. which act is timmy's attorney talking about?

Timmy's attorney is talking about the "Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997". This act was passed to safeguard children from a harmful familial environment. Studies showed that having one or both parents in jail posed a negative impact on the children's psyche. The probability of developing mental disorders and serious psychological problems is higher in children who had incarcerated parents. To address this issue, this act was passed with the children's utmost welfare in mind. The children will undergo counseling to alleviate the trauma that they could have acquired during that stressful event in their life, their educational and basic needs will also be cared for. During this time, this act will also determine whether to end parental rights.