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Advokids’ Legal Tools help foster child advocates understand the legal process and the legal avenues available to bring information about a child to the attention of the Juvenile Court. Browse our library of Legal Tools for resources to help you become a stronger advocate for foster children.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Juvenile Court Process

For Foster Youth

  • Information For Foster Youth
  • Information for Attorney's for Minors
  • How to Request a Change of Court Order – 388 Petition (JV-180)

For Relatives and Non-Relative Extended Family Members

  • Information for Relatives and Non-Relative Extended Family Members (NRFM) (JV-285)
  • Information for Attorney's for Minors
  • How to Request a Change of Court Order – 388 Petition (JV-180)

Caregivers

  • Information For Caregivers (JV-290)
  • DeFacto Parent Information (JV-295)
  • How to Request a Change to Court Order – 388 Petition (JV-180)
  • Prospective Adoptive Parent Information (JV-321)
  • Request a Child’s Protection Through Juvenile Court (JV-210)
  • Right to Seven Days Notice of Placement Change
  • Information for Attorney's for Minors

For Anyone Concerned About A Foster Child

  • For Anyone Concerned About A Foster Child
  • Information for Attorney's for Minors
  • How to Request a Change to Court Order – 388 Petition (JV-180)

For Anyone Seeking Child’s Protection Through Juvenile Court

  • JV-210, JV-215

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