Children from families with incomes below $15,000 are 22 times more likely to be maltreated than those from families with incomes above $30,000. UNLESS... And REQUIRES the court to …

Dependency or termination settlement conferences can be scheduled directly with any King County Superior Court judge listed on the volunteer settlement conference list:

What is a Dependency? hat a parent is unfit or unable to care for their child or children. Child Protective Services (CPS) is usually the party who requests the state file a depen

The Dependency Process begins when someone reports suspected child abuse or neglect or when a minor is left without support as result of parents' incarceration/institutionalization, or …

This guide informs you of your rights, describes each dependency court hearing, provides helpful tips, and gives information about the court process for older youth who may be in your care.

The National Association of Counsel for Children’s (NACC’s) signature seven-week virtual Red Book Training Course reviewing core dependency competency areas:

Both dependency and guardianship may result in a person being appointed as a “guardian” for a minor (or minors), but there are important differences between Dependency and Guardianship.