A Handbook for Parents and Guardians in Child Protection Cases
A Handbook for Parents and Guardians in Child Protection Cases
A Handbook for Parents and Guardians in Child Protection Cases
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The Attorney <strong>for</strong> CPS<strong>Child</strong> Protective Services (CPS) also has an attorney. The Attorney <strong>for</strong> CPS representsCPS <strong>in</strong> court, <strong>and</strong> must prove why your child should be <strong>in</strong> CPS custody now.CPS Attorney’s Name:_____________________________________________________Your <strong>Child</strong>’s Attorney – the Attorney ad litem (AAL)Your child will have an attorney appo<strong>in</strong>ted by the Court. This attorney is called anattorney ad litem (AAL). The attorney ad litem’s job is to meet with your child <strong>and</strong> actas an advocate on behalf of your child. Often the attorney ad litem also serves as theGuardian ad litem (GAL) <strong>for</strong> your child.Attorney ad litem’s Name:__________________________________________________Phone: _________________________________________________________________The Court Appo<strong>in</strong>ted Special Advocate (CASA)The Judge may also appo<strong>in</strong>t a Court Appo<strong>in</strong>ted Special Advocate. The <strong>Child</strong> Advocate isa tra<strong>in</strong>ed volunteer who will meet with you <strong>and</strong> your child, as well as others <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong>this case. The <strong>Child</strong> Advocate reports to the Court about how your child is do<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong>what they feel is <strong>in</strong> your child’s best <strong>in</strong>terest. Sometimes the <strong>Child</strong> Advocate may becalled a Guardian ad litem (GAL).CASA Volunteer’s Name: _________________________________________________Supervisor:_____________________________________________________________Phone:_________________________________________________________________Mediation / Family Group ConferenceDur<strong>in</strong>g the case, the Judge may order that your case be sent to mediation or family groupconference. Mediation is a meet<strong>in</strong>g between you, your attorney, CPS, <strong>and</strong> their attorneyto try to reach an agreement <strong>in</strong>stead of go<strong>in</strong>g to court. Mediators are <strong>in</strong>dependent, neutral<strong>in</strong>dividuals who have been specially tra<strong>in</strong>ed to help people work out differences.Mediation is not a court hear<strong>in</strong>g. If you wish to use a mediator to help with your case,ask if mediation is available <strong>in</strong> your area.Mediation In<strong>for</strong>mation:Time & Date: __________________________________________________________Place:_________________________________________________________________
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