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- Thread Starter ShrewdOne
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KatDini
Well-Known Member
What did they say when you called them? Are you to meet with a caseworker?
Betty3
Well-Known Member
I don't see where you ask a specific question. However, have you had a discussion with DHS regarding the return of your child?
They said they would call on-call supervisor...that I would get a court hearing by Tuesday...she was taken Friday evening, despite my efforts to get someone to pick my daughter up from daycare so she wouldn't go to DHs...they refused to allow me to do this....then they say I will have a visit Monday before court...it is all strange
They said I would get a PC hearing on Tuesday, although I believe they are keeping her illegally
army judge
Super Moderator
I suggest you SEEK to avail yourself of item 2.
In the meantime, use your RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT, UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED A COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY.
NEVER agree to a DHS HEARING, ask for a COURT HEARING BEFORE A JUDGE.
YOUR RIGHTS:
1. You have the right to be notified, in advance, of any court hearing or other legal action involving your child. You will be informed of the time, location, and reasons for the actions.
2. You have the right to ask for a lawyer any time there is any type of legal action involving your child. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you should let the court know. You may be able to receive free legal assistance.
3. You have the right to be involved in creating the plan for helping your child return to your home. You have the right to receive a copy of the plan. You have the right to talk to the judge if you disagree with the plan.
4. You have the right to appeal any final court order to a higher court.
5. Unless the court decides you cannot visit your child, you have the right to visit your child by making
an appointment with your FSW (he or she may supervise the visits).
6. You have the right to an interpreter in court if you cannot hear, speak, or understand English.
7. You have the right to be informed about your child's adjustment to foster care and his or her
development, such as health issues and school progress.
8. You have the right to make a complaint or ask any questions of your FSW concerning your child in
foster care. Please see the list of names and phone numbers at the end of this booklet.
9. You have the right to stay involved in your child's life while he or she is in foster care such as participating in educational decisions or physical and mental health assessments and treatments (unless the court has determined it not in your child's best interest). There will be staffings to discuss progress made. The staffings will include your FSW, the foster parents, and attorneys. You have the right to be a part of these staffings. You also have the right to bring an advocate to the
staffings.
10. You have the right to be notified, in advance, if your child is moved to a different foster home,
unless this advance notice would endanger your child; or an emergency arises where the child must move to a new foster home immediately. In this case, you will be notified within 24 hours.
http://humanservices.arkansas.gov/dcfs/DCFSpublications/PUB-011.pdf
In the meantime, use your RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT, UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED A COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY.
NEVER agree to a DHS HEARING, ask for a COURT HEARING BEFORE A JUDGE.
YOUR RIGHTS:
1. You have the right to be notified, in advance, of any court hearing or other legal action involving your child. You will be informed of the time, location, and reasons for the actions.
2. You have the right to ask for a lawyer any time there is any type of legal action involving your child. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you should let the court know. You may be able to receive free legal assistance.
3. You have the right to be involved in creating the plan for helping your child return to your home. You have the right to receive a copy of the plan. You have the right to talk to the judge if you disagree with the plan.
4. You have the right to appeal any final court order to a higher court.
5. Unless the court decides you cannot visit your child, you have the right to visit your child by making
an appointment with your FSW (he or she may supervise the visits).
6. You have the right to an interpreter in court if you cannot hear, speak, or understand English.
7. You have the right to be informed about your child's adjustment to foster care and his or her
development, such as health issues and school progress.
8. You have the right to make a complaint or ask any questions of your FSW concerning your child in
foster care. Please see the list of names and phone numbers at the end of this booklet.
9. You have the right to stay involved in your child's life while he or she is in foster care such as participating in educational decisions or physical and mental health assessments and treatments (unless the court has determined it not in your child's best interest). There will be staffings to discuss progress made. The staffings will include your FSW, the foster parents, and attorneys. You have the right to be a part of these staffings. You also have the right to bring an advocate to the
staffings.
10. You have the right to be notified, in advance, if your child is moved to a different foster home,
unless this advance notice would endanger your child; or an emergency arises where the child must move to a new foster home immediately. In this case, you will be notified within 24 hours.
http://humanservices.arkansas.gov/dcfs/DCFSpublications/PUB-011.pdf
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