2019 Guardian ad Litem Symposium on Specialized Advocacy for Children - Building Stronger Communities
Workshop: Understanding Due Process in Chapter 39 to Achieve the Best Possible Outcomes for Children
Spearkers:
Candice Brower - Regional Counsel, Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel
Rachel Chadsey - Assistant Regional Counsel, Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel
Our laws have long recognized that the right to parent one’s children is fundamental and therefore may not be intruded upon without due process of law. Understanding due process is not just a legal necessity; working with parents within the dependency system is in the best interest of children. This workshop will explore in depth the rights of individuals involved in the dependency system from shelter to trial. It will explain in practical terms what is required by law to protect the legal interests of parents to ensure the best possible outcomes for children.