Child Protection Hearing Checklist: Merits Hearing
A hearing on the merits must be scheduled within 35 days of receipt of removal complaint by family court.
Child Protection Hearing Checklist: Permanency Planning
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Child Protection Hearing Checklist: Termination of Parental Rights
PDF document (may load slowly).
Excerpt on Guardian ad Litems from Child Abuse and Neglect Handbook
Guide to what parents should know if they are investigated for child abuse or child neglect. PDF document (may load slowly).
A Family's Guide to the Child Welfare System
A guide for families in the child welfare system including experiences other families have had, laws and policies, and ways to advocate for a family's rights.
Termination of Parental Rights
This article lays out the steps that must be taken in order for a termination of parental rights to take place, as well as what is grounds for termination of parental rights.
