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Part 1 of the course presents an overview of general procedures and then leads you through the initial proceedings in dependency cases.
I. GETTING STARTED
§1.01 Goals of Dependency Proceedings
Goals of dependency proceedings are to [see WIC §300.2]:
- Preserve the family and provide for the safety, protection, and physical and emotional well-being of the child.
- If intervention is necessary for the child’s safety, make substantial efforts to keep the child at home with protections and services.
- Attain a timely and permanent solution for the child's care.
- Protect the child’s privacy rights through confidentiality of proceedings and records.
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