Posts by Michael Neives
Melody’s Story
At the age of thirteen, Melody was entering the child welfare system for a second time because her mother struggled with mental illness. She was in her fourth placement when her caregiver contacted Advokids. Melody had disclosed that she had been in the child welfare system before, at age five, and had lived for one…
Read MoreMarco’s Story
Marco was eight months old when he entered the child welfare system. He was removed from his parents after several hospital stays resulting from severe head traumas. When he was placed with his caregivers, he was suffering from PTSD, night terrors, hallucinations, and general fear and anxiety. Marco was developmentally and emotionally delayed as a…
Read MoreAnthony Practive
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Please help us spread the word and prevent tragic deaths of vulnerable children in California
Advokids has been campaigning statewide since 2017 to bring attention to the JV-210 Form, a Juvenile Court Form that empowers child advocates to go directly to the juvenile court when a County fails to adequately investigate a suspected child abuse case and protect a child. Please help us spread the word and prevent tragic deaths of vulnerable children in California…
L.A Times Article on the Death of Foster Child Anthony Avalos Highlights Advokids’ JV-210 Legal Tools Page
The Horrific Death of Anthony Avalos and the Many Missed Chances to Save Him
Please help us spread the word and prevent tragic deaths of vulnerable children in California
Advokids has been campaigning statewide since 2017 to bring attention to the JV-210 Form, a Juvenile Court Form that empowers child advocates to go directly to the juvenile court when a County fails to adequately investigate a suspected child abuse case and protect a child. Please help us spread the word and prevent tragic deaths of vulnerable children in California…More
Advokids Fights to Repeal L.A. Local Rule Limiting Caregiver’s Right to Appear at Court
Advokids and attorneys Deborah Dentler and Robert Jacobs met with former presiding Judge Levanas over several months in 2018 and successfully challenged the language of L.A Local Court Rule 7.13 which failed to meet state and federal requirements. Thanks to the efforts of Advokids, Ms. Dentler, and Mr. Jacobs, L.A Rule 7.13 was repealed on July 1st, 2019!
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Lisa, Family Friend, San Bernardino, 2019
I wanted to thank you for the help you provided the Mom. While nothing could be better than the return of her little baby girl, the comfort you gave her with your assistance is immeasurable. Thank you so very much. I will be making donations to your organization whenever I can, and asking others to…
Read MoreAdvokids Executive Director, Margaret Coyne interviewed by Maureen Langan of KGO810
Maureen Langan and Margaret Coyne discuss foster care and Advokids’ free telephone hotline. Listen to the interview here.
Read MoreEnforcement Period Begins For Advokids’ Lawsuit Settlement—A Win For Foster Children!
It was a great victory for children as courts will make better decisions about foster children’s’ lives and futures if they hear from the caregivers who know the children best. The lawsuit settlement terms…
Read MorePsychology Internship
Job Title: Psychology Intern Compensation: Unpaid Internship Length: 1 semester Hours Per Week: 12-16 Population: Foster children and children at risk of entering foster care Focus: Preventing and mitigating trauma for young children in foster care Setting: Advokids’ office Description: Advokids is a nonprofit organization in Corte Madera, CA providing legal guidance and support…
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