The year 2022 was an interesting year for interstate compacts. While there were no blockbuster judicial decisions, one was decided in 2023. New York v. New Jersey, an original jurisdiction case filed at the beginning of 2022, involved a question … Read More
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Judicial, Court, and Attorney Measures of Performance (JCAMP), Volume I: Measures
Developed by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges – Capacity Building Center for Judges Introduction The Judicial, Court, and Attorney Measures of Performance (JCAMP) project developed this set of performance measures to help the field understand and … Read More
Judicial, Court, and Attorney Measures of Performance (JCAMP) Volume IV: Technical Guide
Developed by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges – Capacity Building Center for Judges Introduction In 2021, the Children’s Bureau funded the Capacity Building Center for Courts (CBCC) to develop a set of child welfare court, judicial, … Read More
Judicial, Court, and Attorney Measures of Performance (JCAMP) Volume II: Implementation Guide
Developed by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges – Capacity Building Center for Judges Introduction This volume offers a step-by-step process to help you implement the Judicial, Court, Attorney Measures of Performance (JCAMP) in your court system. … Read More
Judicial, Court, and Attorney Measures of Performance (JCAMP): Quick Start Guide
Developed by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges – Capacity Building Center for Judges Measures were developed using the following guiding principles. The measures must The measures were developed through an iterative process with feedback from judges, … Read More
Four Ways That Courts Can Actively Engage Children and Youth Involved in Child Welfare Proceedings
Four Ways That Courts Can Actively Engage Children and Youth Involved in Child Welfare Proceedings, authored by the NCJFJC in partnership with the Quality Improvement Center on Engaging Youth in Permanency, outlines how judges and other court professionals can engage … Read More
Qualifications and Standards for Attorneys Representing Children in Need of Care – Reports Due January 31st
Since its enactment in 1974, CAPTA has required appointment of a “guardian ad litem” in “every case involving an abused or neglected child which results in a judicial proceeding.” States must meet this requirement, among others, in order to be … Read More
The Attorney Manual to Guide Representation of Children Victimized by the Online Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material
This Manual was created as a joint project between the National Center for Missing &Exploited Children (NCMEC) and the generous pro bono support of Jones Day. The Manual isintended to be used both as a resource guide for attorneys experienced … Read More
Social Media Tips for Foster Youth, Foster Parents and Child Welfare Workers
2022 – Child Welfare Information Gateway This factsheet briefly describes the advantages and challenges youth in foster care may encounter when using social media. Issues that should be considered and tips for handling issues are also offered. URL: https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/smtips-youth/PDF: https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubPDFs/smtips_youth.pdf … Read More
National Adoption Month Resources for Legal Professionals
Legal professionals often collaborate with the child welfare system and are integral to achieving permanency for teens. To provide quality representation and ensure the case plan meets the young person’s needs, legal professionals must engage youth. The resources below provide … Read More