Access to Justice Conference RFP
The Center is now inviting lawyers and nonlawyers to submit proposals for the ABA Access to Justice Conference. Proposals are due Oct. 18, 2023.
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The Center is accepting applications for a Staff Attorney 2 position focusing on policy and practice improvements related to education advocacy for students in foster care.
Mark your calendar! The Center will host its National Conference on Access to Justice for Children and Families (April 9-10, 2024) and its National Parent Representation Conference (April 11-12, 2024). Plan to join us for these two great conferences in one great week. We look forward to seeing you then!
Learn more - Conference DetailsCIP Talks are short video speeches by leading legal and child welfare experts highlighting how the legal community can work with partners to better serve vulnerable families and improve child welfare outcomes. The CIP Talks were produced by the Capacity Building Center for Courts in collaboration with the Children's Bureau.
Access our resources on implementing the Family First Prevention Services Act.
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Child Welfare Legal Representation: ABA Attorney Standards
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Child Safety: A Guide for Judges and Attorneys
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Handbook On Questioning Children: A Linguistic Perspective
Our 2-page infographic explains the importance of high-quality legal representation for children, parents, and child welfare agencies in child welfare proceedings.
Download - InfographicCenter projects focus on strengthening courts, legal representation, and state and local systems. Topics include child welfare and intersecting issues: permanency, education, immigration, kin and relative care, and health.
The Center is a full-service training and technical assistance provider on a variety of child welfare legal-related topics.