Understanding Child Welfare and the Courts

Children s Bureau/ACYF/ | Email: FOR FAMILIESO ctober 2016 Understanding Child Welfare and the CourtsWHAT S INSIDEA parent s rights and responsibilitiesCourt hearings in Child Welfare casesWho should attend court hearings and reviewsFrequently asked questions about court proceedingsHow to file an appeal Glossary of court termsHelpful resourcesInvolvement with Child protective services often includes the court system, especially if your Child is removed from the home or at risk for removal. In most States, if a case requires court involvement, it will come before either a juvenile or a family Most cases dealing with children and youth under age 18 come before juvenile or family Courts .

In most States, if a case requires court involvement, it will come before either a juvenile or a family court. 1. 1 . Most cases dealing with children and youth under age 18 come before juvenile or family courts. Tribal citizen children are treated separately and come under the jurisdiction of the

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