Advokids Caregiver Training

• California laws and Rules of Court have expanded to promote foster parent and relative caregiver notice of hearings and the right to participate. Our new laws regarding “Prospective Adoptive Parent Status” also allow greater participation by foster parents, and promote early stable placements for our children in care. Armed with a working knowledge of our Juvenile Court laws, caregivers can advocate for stability and effect critical changes in our foster care system. The Juvenile Court is ultimately responsible for the safety and welfare of every foster child. This includes their need for permanency. Caregiver report forms, a critical connection: When, Why & How    • Sample Juvenile Court form 290, new and improved, October 2007    • Sample JV 290 INFO form, streamlined filing and serving DeFacto parent status: When, Why & How    • Sample Juvenile Court forms 295, 296, 297 Request to change court order (JV 180)    • Sample Juvenile Court form 180    • When is it appropriate?    • What information is needed to support a request? the new prospective adoptive parent status designation request form, JV 321    • Who qualifies for Prospective Adoptive Parent, JV 321?    • Departmental procedures & notice required BEFORE a change of       placement, JV 323    • How to object to a proposed change of child’s placement, JV 324 — For further information, or to schedule a training, please contact us.