What's New?
The Emerging Focus on Child Well-Being
On January 28, 2010 from 1:00- 3:30 pm at the UW Tower, Dr. Mark Courtney of Partners for Our Children will describe some of the consequences for children and families of the emphasis on child safety and permanency over well-being in child welfare. Evidence will be presented of a growing interest by policymakers in this area. Case studies will be shared from research, policy, and practice targeting elements of well-being. Emerging efforts in the U.S. to hold the child welfare system accountable for child well-being will be discussed. For Details and to register, click here.
WA Supreme Court's 1st Termination Decision of 2010
The Washington State Supreme Court issued its first juvenile dependency opinion of the new year today holding unanimously in In re C.S. that the termination of parental rights order in the case should be reversed.
To view the opinion in its entirety, click here.
News You Can Use!
2009 Dependency Timelines Report Now Available
The Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts has released its 2009 Dependency Timelines Report detailing the performance of each court in the state on six statutory timeliness measures.
To view the updated report, click here.
2009 Statutory and Case Law Update Now Available
Click here to access CITA's 2009 Statutory Update.
Click here to access CITA's 2009 Caselaw Update.
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