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Abuse, Neglect, Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Course Materials - August 4-8, 2025
This is a collection of the presentations and materials used in the Abuse, Neglect, Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights course held August 4-8, 2025. For more information, contact Sara DePasquale or Erica Carlisle.
Resources
Abuse, Neglect, Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Agenda - 2025
August, 2025
Bench Cards - 2025
August, 2025
An Overview of Abuse, Neglect, or Dependency Cases - 2025
August, 2025
Overview of Abuse, Neglect, Dependency Proceedings (Overview of Abuse, Neglect, Dependency Proceedings, 5.86 MB)
The Structure of the NC Child Welfare System - 2025
August, 2025
Respondent Representation - 2025
August, 2025
Blog - A Respondent Parent's Right to Retain Counsel (Blog - A Respondent Parent's Right to Retain Counsel, 202.47 KB)
Blog - How to Know When a Parent Attorney in a TPR is Provisional Counsel (Blog - How to Know When a Parent Attorney in a TPR is Provisional Counsel, 180.43 KB)
Blog - What is the Law for Attorney Representation of Parents in A/N/D & TPR Actions? (Blog - What is the Law for Attorney Representation of Parents in A/N/D & TPR Actions?, 213.55 KB)
UCCJEA - 2025
August, 2025
Child Custody Jurisdiction Discussion Questions & Answers (Child Custody Jurisdiction Discussion Questions & Answers, 169.06 KB)
Preadjudication and Paternity - 2025
August, 2025
Nonsecure Custody - 2025
August, 2025
Adjudicating Abuse, Neglect, or Dependency - 2025
August, 2025
Evidence - 2025
August, 2025
Blog - Authentication of Digital Communications Chart (Blog - Authentication of Digital Communications Chart, 174.22 KB)
Blog - The "Explains Conduct" Non-Hearsay Purpose (Blog - The "Explains Conduct" Non-Hearsay Purpose, 231.17 KB)
Dispositional Stages: Timing and Factors - 2025
August, 2025
Blog - Initial Disposition and the Responsibility of DSS to Provide Reunification Efforts in A/N/D Cases (Blog - Initial Disposition and the Responsibility of DSS to Provide Reunification Efforts in A/N/D Cases, 211.33 KB)
Dispositional Alternatives - 2025
August, 2025
Blog - NC Supreme Court Opinion Clarifies and Changes Findings Required in A/N/D Orders (Blog - NC Supreme Court Opinion Clarifies and Changes Findings Required in A/N/D Orders, 220.62 KB)
Dispositional Case Plans - 2025
August, 2025
Form - North Carolina Child Education Status (Form - North Carolina Child Education Status, 151.14 KB)
Form - Foster Child Notification of Placement (Change) (Form - Foster Child Notification of Placement (Change), 172.57 KB)
Youth Involvement - 2025
August, 2025
Blog - A/N/D and TPR Cases: The Role of the Child's Guardian ad Litem (Blog - A/N/D and TPR Cases: The Role of the Child's Guardian ad Litem, 235.56 KB)
Orders and Appeals - 2025
August, 2025
Responsible Individuals List - 2025
August, 2025
Procedural Issues in Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) Proceedings - 2025
August, 2025
Adjudicating TPR Grounds - 2025
August, 2025
TPR: Disposition and Status of Case - 2025
August, 2025
Achieving a Permanent Plan - 2025
August, 2025
Role of the Judge - 2025
August, 2025