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Supreme Court champions child welfare! 🌟 In a groundbreaking verdict, custody granted to the aunt despite legal challenges. 👩⚖️👧 Prioritizing the child's well-being over personal laws, the judgment sets a precedent for decisions driven by the child's best interest. ⚖️👶 #ChildCustody #SupremeCourtDecision #ChildWelfare #LegalPrecedent #FamilyLawJustice

When and how to recall a welfare guardianship order? Our new guidance aims to clarify the process; supporting those across health and social care partnerships to decide the most appropriate route to request the recall of guardianship powers. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Xws1lx

Navigating Case Management Hearings: Ensuring Child Welfare & Risk Assessment Discover the essential steps and procedures involved in case management hearings, specifically focusing on Section 7 reports and their significance in determining child arrangements. Learn how the local authority conducts investigations to assess potential harm and implement protective measures. Stay informed and empowered in family law cases. #CaseManagementHearings #ChildWelfare #RiskAssessment #FamilyLaw #Section7Reports #ProtectiveMeasures #LegalAdvice #FamilyCourtProceedings #ChildArrangements #LocalAuthority

The court's legal analysis emphasized the paramount importance of child welfare in custody cases. Read on to understand how the best interests of the child were the central focus of the decision-making process. #ChildWelfare #Custody #LegalAnalysis

Navigating Case Management Hearings: Ensuring Child Welfare & Risk Assessment Discover the essential steps and procedures involved in case management hearings, specifically focusing on Section 7 reports and their significance in determining child arrangements. Learn how the local authority conducts investigations to assess potential harm and implement protective measures. Stay informed and empowered in family law cases. #CaseManagementHearings #ChildWelfare #RiskAssessment #FamilyLaw #Section7Reports #ProtectiveMeasures #LegalAdvice #FamilyCourtProceedings #ChildArrangements #LocalAuthority

DEC Guide for Law Enforcement Key Insights for partnering with child welfare, medical providers, treatment providers, prosecutors, and civil attorneys https://lnkd.in/gjQ9UB5V #DrugEndangeredChildren

Custody arrangements can be complex. Understanding the differences between physical and legal custody, and sole versus joint custody, can help you make informed decisions Physical custody involves where the child lives, while legal custody involves decision-making power for the child’s welfare. #CustodyTypes #FamilyLaw101 #ChildCustody #CustodyArrangements

Discover concrete ways adoptive parents can help their children embrace their identity, address personal mindsets, and advocate for racial justice in this new publication from Child Welfare Information Gateway at

DCF concerns? Watch our video to understand your rights and how to navigate child welfare cases. https://bit.ly/3AEoXX0 #law #lawfirm #petkovichlawfirm #domesticviolence #familylaw #florida

Black children are far more likely to encounter the child welfare system than white children. Did you know that cultural representation in the workforce is one thing that can help to address this? Think about how your organization can give families the opportunity to be served by those who look like them and can meet them in a place of cultural humility. #BlackAdopteeExperiences #AdoptionJourney #Adoptees #BlackHistoryMonth #ChildWelfare #SocialWork