Events & Testimony

On behalf of the Center for the Rights of Abused Children (Center), I write in support of AB 1512 (Bryan). This critical initiative protects and preserves federal benefits that belong to the child [...]

The proposed policy seeks to conserve and maximize a child’s federal benefits within applicable asset limitations and to ensure those benefits are used exclusively for the individual unmet needs and best interests of [...]

Chair Concannon, Vice Chair Johnson, and members of the House Committee on Child Welfare and Foster Care: Significant rights are at stake when children and families become involved in the child welfare system. [...]

Chairman Patton, Vice-Chair Schrei(iii)ber, Ranking Member Carmichael, and members of the committee, My name is Darcy Olsen, and I am here today on behalf of The Center for the Rights of Abused Children [...]

Dear Members of the Interim Study Committee on Courts and the Judiciary: As you consider improving permanency outcomes for children in foster care, the Center for the Rights of Abused Children (Center) invites [...]

Requires the court to appoint an attorney to represent a child who is the subject of a child abuse and neglect proceeding and allows for the optional appointment of a guardian ad litem. [...]

Establishes in statute the Office of the Child Advocate who is responsible for investigating complaints of any person involved with the child welfare system and ensuring that children and families receive adequate coordination [...]

Requires the court to appoint an attorney to represent a child who is the subject of child in need of care proceeding and allows for the optional appointment of a guardian ad litem. [...]

Support Senate Bill 1430 For all children in the care of the Department of Child Safety (DCS), DCS is required to determine whether each child is eligible for benefits administered by the federal [...]

Establishes requirements for relative search, including documentation requirements. DCS is required to provide notice by certified mail to adult relatives and persons with a significant relationship with a child who are identified through [...]