This page contains all continuing education resources in the Dependency topic.
Baby Court, Capitol Update Extended
A six minute video from The Florida Channel on the Second Judicial Circuit's baby court teams, consisting of local judges, case workers, parent and community organizations, which provide services to families who have experienced trauma or adversity.
DependencyEarly ChildhoodVideo Caregiver's Guide to Dependency Court, A
A guide to dependency court discussing rights, the case process, court hearings, acronyms and other facts.
DependencyBooklet Children in the Courtroom: A Potentially Therapeutic Process
A three-page brief by psychologist Carol E. Oseroff with benefits listed by age group; a matrix of legal, practical and emotional considerations; and additional points to consider.
DependencyArticle Dependency Case Managers and GAL Volunteers Panel Discussion
Slides from a May 4, 2012 panel providing an overview of the discussion's talking points, issues, solutions and goals.
DependencySlides Hearing Your Voice: A Guide to Your Dependency Court Case
A booklet for children and youth with answers to common questions, a glossary of terms and information on court hearings published by the American Bar Association.
DependencyBooklet Psychotropic Medication and Children in Foster Care: Tips for Advocates and Judges
A practice and policy brief by JoAnne Solchany, PhD, ARNP on the use of medication in healing; common disorders for which medication may be used for treatment; drawbacks from the use of medications; and additional questions and answers.
DependencyFoster CarePsychotropic MedicationArticle Relative Placements, Non-Relative Placements and Adoptions Process Revisions
A memorandum with attachments from the Florida Department of Children and Families detailing process revisions for handling criminal history reviews for relative placements, non-relative placements and adoptions effective February 23, 2015.
DependencyArticle Understanding Child Welfare and the Courts
A fact sheet by Children's Bureau designed to answer parent and caregiver concerns about the court process and provide resources regarding legal action and parental rights.
DependencyBooklet What's Happening in Dependency Court?
An activity book for children introducing them to the dependency court made by the Florida Supreme Court Office of the State Courts Administrator's Office of Court Improvement.
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