WHAT IS JUVENILE DEPENDENCY ?
These cases concern family situations where allegations of abuse or neglect have been made, and the Juvenile Court intervenes to protect the family’s children. Whenever possible the Court strives to preserve and strengthen families so children can be raised safely in their own homes. When this is not possible, the Court’s focus then shifts to ensuring that children receive a permanent home in a timely fashion, either through reunification with their rehabilitated parents or through adoption, legal guardianship or a long term foster care commitment. Further placement and responsibility for that child is given to Child Protective Services.
