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2017 Bench Book

2017 Bench Book and Bench Cards

Bench Book

Tool Kit for Attorneys Representing the Texas DFPS in Child Protection Cases

In Focus: Tool Kit for Attorneys Representing DFPS in Child Protection Cases

Tool Kit

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Recent Reports

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Transitions Guide
Parent Resource Guide Spanish Cover
Information Sharing Between Child Welfare and Schools
2017 Legislative Update 85th Session
Trauma-Informed Advocacy for Children and Youth in Foster Care

Following the Trauma-Informed Care survey and report, the Children’s Commission, Texas CASA, and the Shield Ayers Foundation created a one-hour training to introduce trauma-informed care to Attorneys ad Litem, Guardians ad Litem and CASA volunteers. The presentation includes strategies for advocating for children in courtrooms, schools, and placements to meet each child’s unique needs. 

One-hour of MCLE credit is available for this on-demand presentation. For more information, please visit the Continuing Legal Education page. 

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