Information and Resources for Parents
Court Appointed Counsel
If your child is involved with the
juvenile court because of allegations of abuse or neglect, you may
be entitled to a court-appointed attorney. Contact the clerk's
office at the Juvenile Court in your county to apply. Here is a
directory of the Courts'
hours of operation.
Youth, Rights & Justice
and the Parent Mentors of Parents Anonymous at the Morrison
Center have adapted a family guide for Oregon parents involved in
the child dependency system of the juvenile court. You can
click here to access "A Family's Guide to the
Child Welfare System, adapted for Cases in Oregon Juvenile
Courts."
If you are not eligible for a
court-appointed lawyer, click here for information on finding a lawyer
in Oregon.
Citizen's Review Board
Do you want to know more about the
Citizen's Review Board's role in your child's dependency case? The
Citizen Review Boards have developed a new statewide CRB Case Notes Sheet to
guide the board members regarding areas of inquiry.
Other Resources for Parents
For more information about the child welfare system in general,
please see A Family's Guide to the
Child Welfare System, produced by the Child Welfare League of
America.
A
Resource Guide for Parents Incarcerated in Oregon.
It's OK to Need Support: A parent-to-parent guide
to family support services These first-person stories by
parents involved in the child welfare system can offer insight and
support to parent clients, encouraging them to take steps to
protect their children and themselves. The 24 page booklet includes
stories such as "I Love You, I'm Sorry: I'm better off alone than
with someone who hurts me", "Slowing Down in Life: Drugs got
between me and my son", and "Do Over: Changing as a parent takes
courage and practice". Why not hand a copy to parent clients at
their first court date? By Rise Magazine and individual
authors.
