February 2012

Cover Story

Psychotropic Medication and Children in Foster Care: Tips for Advocates and Judges By JoAnne Solchany

This article helps attorneys and judicial officers understand the proper role of psychotropic medications for children in foster care and provides a practical framework for decision making.

How Child Welfare Agencies Can Use Title IV-E Dollars to Support School Transportation

By Legal Center for Foster Care and Education

Federal child welfare reimbursement dollars are available to assist with transporting children in foster care to school. This article helps state and local child welfare agencies determine how to use Title IV-E dollars to support school transportation for children in care.

Cut Out for Court: Lessons from the Trenches

By Althea Izawa Fuhr

Finding your way in the courtroom may be daunting at first, but often it just takes uncovering a new set of skills. Attorney Althea-Izawa Fuhr reflects on her transition and offers tips for success.