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…
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Dependency 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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Join CLC in Sacramento for the Advocates Gala! Celebrate with us in our state’s capitol! We’re excited to host our annual Advocates Gala in just three months. For over 13 years, CLC has represented thousands of children impacted by abuse and neglect in Sacramento and Placer County. We continue to fight for children and families…
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