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Parent Representation
About the Project
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The National Project to Improve Representation for Parents Involved in the Child Welfare System strengthens representation of parents in the child welfare system through:
The project is a collaboration between the ABA Center on Children and the Law, Casey Family Programs, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the Child Welfare Fund, and the Steering Committee for the National Parents’ Counsel Organization. For more information, please see |
| Contact Us: Please direct inquiries to Mimi
Laver. |
Training
The Parent Attorney Project provides on and off site training and technical assistance to:
For an example of a day-long training for parents’ attorneys click here: Sample Agenda Training Materials | |
Written Materials
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The materials in this section were developed under the Resource
Center on Legal and Judicial Issues funded by the Children’s
Bureau. |
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Standards
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Tools for Effective Representation
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Listserv
| This listserv provides attorneys who represent parents from across the country with a networking opportunity. Share ideas on cases, tools you use with clients, and things you’ve done to improve practice. Members want to know your challenges and success stories. To join the Parents' Attorneys group: send a message to listserv@mail.abanet.org with "SUBscribe child-parentsattorneys YOUR NAME" in the body of the message. |
CLP Articles on Non-Resident Fathers and the Child Welfare System
This 7-part series offers practical guidance on engaging nonresident fathers in child welfare legal proceeding. For article list, click here.



