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Courts
Resources and information about the role of the courts in the child welfare system.
Overview
General information and links to related organizations.
Court processes
Resources and information about court processes in child abuse and neglect cases, cases of children in out-of-home care, permanency hearings, adoption proceedings, and appeals.
Indian Child Welfare Act
Requirements of the Federal law and implementation issues.
Attorney roles
Attorneys' roles in representing children, parents, and child welfare agencies in child abuse and neglect cases.
Confidentiality in court proceedings
Confidentiality and openness in court cases involving child abuse and neglect.
Special issues for courts
Drug courts, family courts, alternative dispute resolution, and investigation and evidence in cases involving child abuse and neglect.
Court improvement/court reform
Court Improvement Projects, Children's Justice Act projects, Model Courts, Child and Family Services Reviews, and more.
Court-child welfare agency collaboration
Collaboration between public child welfare agencies and courts to better serve children and families.
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