Understanding Child Welfare and the Courts

Series Title:  Factsheets for Families
Author(s):  Child Welfare Information Gateway
Year Published:  2016

Families involved with the child welfare system must often engage with the judicial system. This factsheet is designed to demystify the legal process and inform families of their rights and responsibilities. It includes frequently asked questions about the different stages of court proceedings, how parents and family members can prepare for court hearings, and who and what to expect in the courtroom and throughout the process.

Suggested Citation: Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2016). Understanding child welfare and the courts. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children’s Bureau.

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Suggested Citation: Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2016). Understanding child welfare and the courts. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children’s Bureau.

This material may be freely reproduced and distributed. However, when doing so, please credit Child Welfare Information Gateway.