Filed December 23, 2024 Court of Appeals, Div I: Regarding legal basis for termination of his parental rights.
In The Matter Of The Parental Rights To H.S.W.
Filed December 23, 2024 Court of Appeals, Div I: Regarding legal basis for termination of his parental rights.
2025 Dependency Judicial Training Academy
The 2025 Dependency Judicial Training Academy is scheduled for May 19th – 21st. This multi-day, virtual training is open to Superior Court and Tribal Court judicial officers, court administrators, and FJCIP Coordinators. Judicial officers and staff from the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court are also welcome to attend. Click to register.
Thurston County Safety Summit
The Thurston County Safety Summit is scheduled for February 25, 2025, from 1:00 – 5:00pm. This virtual, cross-system training and action-planning summit is open to all dependency court and system partners. Click to learn more and register.
Representation for Children & Youth Benchbook Chapter
The Representation for Children & Youth Chapter of the Juvenile Non-Offender Benchbook has been updated. A big thank you to Bailey Zydek and Jeff Adams from the Office of Civil Legal aid for authoring these revisions.
Child in Need of Services (CHINS) Benchbook Chapter
The Child in Need of Services (CHINS) Chapter of the Juvenile Non-Offender Benchbook has been updated. A big thank you to James Richardson from the Attorney General’s Office for authoring these revisions.
In the Matter of the Dependency of D.J.A., B.L.A., and N.N.A.
Filed December 3, 2024 Court of Appeals, Div I: Basis for disposition order requiring supervised visitation and party discretion to decide visitation locations.
In Re The Dependency of K.V.
Filed December 2, 2024 Court of Appeals, Div I: Regarding standard for dependency and removal at disposition.
In the Matter of the Adoption of D.A.C.
Filed November 25, 2024 Court of Appeals, Div I: Regarding involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship resulting in a closed adoption.
Teaching the Hulk Tetris: Traumatic Stress and the Application of Polyvagal Theory in Supporting Families Involved with Child Welfare
Help transform stress into strength and support families on their journey to well-being! Using the iconic imagery of the Hulk, this presentation explores the impacts of traumatic stress and how professionals can harness to power of Polyvagal Theory to help support families involved with child welfare. The Hulk’s transformation mirrors the impact of the stress response on the human brain and nervous system, which can lead to overwhelming emotions and behaviors. Attendees will learn to identify the stressors that families face and discover practical strategies that help families “tame the Hulk” within by promoting calm and constructive responses to stress. Join this session learn more about self-regulation techniques for all ages, including tools and toys designed to build self-regulation skills, such as MindFlex, Omi the Elephant, and the Purrble.