Review the most recent legal developments in dependency case law. Our talented in-house Writ Team provides an in-depth analysis on In re F.V., In re P.L., F.K. v. Sup. Ct., In re Ca.M, In re F.V.—published 3/5/2024; Second Dist., Div. OneDocket No. B329192; 100 Cal.App.5th 219Link to Case: https://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/B329192.PDFPREVIOUS ACTS OF NEGLIGENCE, STANDING ALONE, DO…
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Join Us For Advocates Gala 2024 in Sacramento! We are exactly one month away from CLC’s annual Advocates Gala, and the evening is going to be so exciting! We are thrilled to honor the beloved Scott Moak as our Community Hero honoree for all the work he has done to empower and uplift children and…
Read MoreCLC Response to Inaccurate Report About Court Appointed Attorneys For California Children
Children’s Law Center of California (CLC) disputes several inaccuracies contained in a report entitled “Out of Sight, Out of Mind When Children in Foster Care in California Don’t Meet Their Court Appointed Attorneys” released April 16 by Advokids, Western Center on Law and Poverty, and Akin Gump. Unfortunately, the publication relies on flawed methodology, faulty…
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES GALA 2024 FIRST FIRESIDE CHAT SPEAKER ANNOUNCED! Something new will happen at this year’s Advocates Gala! We’re excited to host a fireside chat during CLC’s annual Northern California fundraiser, which benefits CLC’s clients in the Sacramento and Placer County foster care systems. This dynamic conversation will feature a leader in child welfare, who will…
Read MoreDependency Legal News Vol. 20, No. 3
Review the most recent legal developments in dependency case law. Our talented in-house Writ Team provides an in-depth analysis on In re R.M., In re Lilianna C, In re H.D, In re Samantha F. In re R.M.—published 1/30/24; Second Dist., Div. ThreeDocket No. B327716; 99 Cal.App.5th 240Link to Case: https://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/B327716.PDFINCARCERATION ALONE DOES NOT SUPPORT JURISDICTION…
Read MoreMost States Now Access Federal Funds for Family Court Lawyers
CLC Executive Director Leslie Heimov spoke with The Imprint about expanded federal funding for attorneys in the nation’s foster care courts. “When the attorneys aren’t in a constant triage mode and running from one case to the next, they really have time to dig deeper,” said Heimov. Read the full article to learn how the…
Read MoreDependency Legal News Vol. 20, No. 2
Review the most recent legal developments in dependency case law. Our talented in-house Writ Team provides an in-depth analysis on In re L.B.; In re P.H., Jr.; L.C. v. Superior Court; In re A.K. In re L.B.—published 01/09/2024; Fifth Dist.Docket No. F086109; 98 Cal.App.5th 827Link to Case: https://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/F086109.PDFFOR PURPOSES OF APPLYING SECTION 361.5(B)(13), IT ISIRRELEVANT…
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