August 2011

Cover Story

Where are the Records? Handling Lost/Destroyed Records in Child Welfare Tort Litigation By Dale Margolin, Daniel Pollack

Failing to preserve or produce evidence in the child welfare context can lead to consequences. Learn best practices and preventative steps.

School Stability under Fostering Connections: Laws and Policies Implementing School Placement Decisions

By Legal Center for Foster Care and Education

Foster children need stable school placements to succeed. Understand the legislation, interagency collaborations, and other agreements needed to implement best interest decisions.

Trial Advocacy for the Child Welfare Lawyer

Reviewed by Ann M. Haralambie

Marvin Ventrell's new book for child welfare lawyers offers tools to advance to the next level.

Families Shifting from Private to Public Health Insurance

A new study finds families are increasingly being covered by public health insuarnce plans. The economy and expanded public health coverage options are playing a role in the shift.

Case Law Update

Statutory Rape Provision Violated Minor’s Federal Constitutional Rights
Alabama Grandparent Visitation Act Ruled Unconstitutional
Alabama’s grandparent visitation statute violated constitutional rights of parents by not including a presumption favoring parents and requiring a compelling state interest when deciding grandparents’ visitation rights.