Children Communicating with Represented Parties in Child Law Cases Claire Chiamulera A Virginia ethics opinion gives guidance on whether a parent's lawyer can communicate with a child who is represented by a guardian ad litem.
Children The Psychological Impact of Cyber Bullying Cyber bullying creates new challenges for teens and those who help them cope and heal.
Children Parenting Improves with Coaching via Cell Phone Newswise New research shows parents enrolled in home-based parenting programs benefit from additional coaching via cell phones.
Children Negative Effects of Instability on Child Development: A Research Synthesis Alanna Pawlowski Instability and the stress that accompanies it can have lasting effects on child development.
Children Nurturing Protects Kids from Brain Changes Linked to Poverty Alanna Pawlowski Parental nurturing helps protect against harmful brain changes caused by poverty, finds a new study.
Children Liability Protections for Professionals in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases Sally Small Inada A new federal report reviews legal protections for medical, health, and child welfare workers in abuse and neglect investigations.
Children Chilld Well-being Post Recession Claire Chiamulera How well do states promote children's well-being? Check the latest data and tips from the Casey Foundation.
Children Giving Children Instructions on Testifying Follow these steps to help children know it's o.k. to say "I don't know" when testifying.
Children Juvenile Court Required to Address Youth’s Best Interests Scott Trowbridge Dependency jurisdiction of 18 year old could only be terminated after addressing her best interests, even though youth left physical custody of agency before turning 18.
Children ADA Not a Defense to Termination of Parental Rights Scott Trowbridge In termination proceeding where mother had been repeatedly committed for her own safety due to mental illness, the Americans with Disabilities Act did not apply to case to bar termination or require agency to provide reunification services.
