Provides a field-tested checklist that judges can use to make inquiries regarding the educational needs of children and youth under their jurisdiction with the goal of positively impacting their educational outcomes and preparing them for adulthood.
This judge’s action alert highlights: – how reasonable efforts findings support children and families in the child welfare system. – how the Family First Act strengthens judges’ reasonable efforts findings. – how to use the…
This publication provides brief descriptions of various reports and their importance in a court’s continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts in child welfare cases; general specifications regarding how the reports can be constructed, including templates with…
This publication is an update to the Issues in Focus section of the Civil Protection Orders: A Guide for Improving Practice, also known as the CPO Guide. The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court…