XXXXXX CAREGIVERS. If attend, court shall ask if they would like to speak regarding care and treatment of child (Article 623; 42 U.S.C. § 675(5)(G); 45 C.F.R. § 1356.21(o)). PRACTICE TIP | Xxxxxx Caregivers Progress Form: Xxxxxx caregivers can submit to DCFS, who will bring copies to CCH. Form contains hearsay and should be treated as information about child in same way DCFS provides other information to court. As child’s day-to-day caregiver, they likely have valuable information to share with court (even in first few days of child’s removal). 🗎 ARTICLES 626-7, 672.1, 45 C.F.R. § 1356.21 Court shall make the following written, separate, and individualized findings for each child:
XXXXXX CAREGIVERS. Right to be heard regarding child in their care. If attend, court shall ask if they would like to speak regarding care and treatment of child (Articles 623 and 679; 42 U.S.C. § 675(5) (G); 45 C.F.R. § 1356.21(o)). PRACTICE TIP | Engagement: Court should do all it can to support and encourage meaningful engagement of families. Court is intimidating for most individuals, and stakes could not be higher for parents and children. Be mindful that both parents and children likely have their own history of trauma.
XXXXXX CAREGIVERS. Right to be heard regarding child in their care. If attend, court shall ask if they would like to speak regarding care and treatment of child. Articles 623 and 705; 42 U.S.C. § 675(5) (G); 45 C.F.R. § 1356.21(o). PRACTICE TIP | Child’s Wishes: Whether present or not, child’s attorney shall ensure court hears child’s wishes (i.e., permanent plan, custody, placement, services, visitation, etc.). If child wishes to be heard but is not able or does not want to be present in courtroom, consider other methods of communication, such as audio or visual conferencing, videotaped interview, or in-xxxxxxxx conference.
XXXXXX CAREGIVERS. Right to be heard regarding child in their care. If attend, court shall ask if they would like to speak regarding the care and treatment of child. Articles 623 and 696; 42 U.S.C. § 675(5)(G); 45 C.F.R. § 1356.21(o). 🗎 ARTICLES 673, 675, 677, 685, 42 U.S.C. § 671(16), 42 U.S.C. § 675(1)
(1) PLACEMENT: Appropriateness of placement; if substantial distance from parents, reasons why in best interest of child; placement shall be in least restrictive, most family-like setting available in close proximity to parents’ home, consistent with best interests and special needs of child.
XXXXXX CAREGIVERS. Xxxxxx parents, pre-adoptive parents, or relatives caring for the child have a legal right to notice and opportunity to be heard at any hearing involving a child in their care. If attend, court shall ask if they would like to speak regarding care and treatment of child. See Article 623, 42 U.S.C. § 675(5)(G), and 45 C.F.R. § 1356.21(o). PRACTICE TIP | Engagement: Court should do all it can to support and encourage meaningful engagement of families. Court is intimidating for most individuals, and stakes could not be higher for parents and children. Keep in mind that both parents and children likely have their own history of trauma. PRACTICE TIP | Child’s Wishes: Whether present or not, child’s attorney shall ensure court hears child’s wishes. If child wishes to be heard but is not able/does not want to be present in courtroom, consider other methods of communication (i.e., audio or visual conferencing, videotaped interview, in-xxxxxxxx conference, etc.).
XXXXXX CAREGIVERS a. OFR Xxxxxx Caregiver Training Comprehensive 0 Xxxxxx Caregiver OFR xxxxxx caregiver training requirements are: Training Subject 0 Matter 0
