Parent Attorney Guidelines

The Practice Guidelines for Attorneys Representing Parents In Abuse, Neglect, and Termination of Parental Rights Cases contains an overview of the “gold standard” of parent attorney practice. The Parent Attorney Guidelines also discuss counsel’s ethical obligations in child welfare cases.

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A Handbook for Educators

A Handbook for Educators is an overview of the child welfare court process and an educator’s role in the process.

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Handbook for Parents

The Handbook for Parents, Guardians, and Custodians in Child Abuse and Neglect Proceedings is for parents who have been alleged to have abused or neglected their children. This handbook gives a basic overview of the child welfare court process and parents’ rights and responsibilities.

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Spanish Handbook for Parents

El Manual para padres, tutores, y custodios en proceso de maltrato y descuido de menores es para los padres que han sido alegados de haber abusado o descuidado a sus niños. Este Manual provee un resumen básico de los procesos tribunales del bienestar de menores y sobre los derechos y las responsabilidades de padres.

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Legal Resource Manual

The Legal Resource Manual is a comprehensive overview of Wyoming’s child welfare court process and law, including relevant federal laws. The LRM is designed to be used by anyone involved in the child welfare court process.

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Juvenile Court Law Update

The Juvenile Court Law Update contains a brief summary and history of caselaw and statutory law in Wyoming.

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Prosecution Handbook

Prosecuting Abuse and Neglect Cases in Wyoming is designed to give an overview of Wyoming’s child welfare court process and the prosecutors role and responsibilities in that process.

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Parent Attorney Handbook

Representing Parents in Abuse and Neglect Proceedings: An Advocacy and Training Guide for Wyoming Practitioners is designed to give an overview of Wyoming’s child welfare court process and the parent attorney’s role and responsibilities in that process.

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Juvenile Court and Termination of Parental Rights Appellate Handbook

The Juvenile Court and Termination of Parental Rights Appellate Handbook is designed as a basic primer on the process and considerations involved in undertaking an appeal of a decision in a juvenile court or termination of parental rights matter.

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