General

Welcome to the Parents Representation Program! (A101)


Description
Explore the new Washington State Office of Public Defense Parents Representation Program Virtual Academy!

What is our mission? "Ensuring a fair and equitable child welfare system by leading, administering, and supporting the effective and efficient delivery of multidisciplinary right-to-counsel services for indigent parents facing state intervention in the parent-child relationship."
Content
  • Meet the Washington State Office of Public Defense Director Larry Jefferson!
  • Optional - Opening Plenary/Keynote - 2022 Annual Conference
  • What to Do When Your Child is Removed by CPS
  • An Overview: Child Protective Services (CPS) and Dependency Actions
  • Parents Representation Program - Attorney and Social Worker Standards
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed