Re: termination of parental rights

["David L. Gibbs" <dgibbs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Take a look at the Child, Family and Community Service Act of British 
Columbia Canada. This Act was proclaimed in January 1996. WHile not 
placing conditions per se on reconcilliations, it does impose limits on 
how long children may stay "in the system" prior to either being returned 
or being permanetly placed in the care of the state.

On Tue, 7 Jan 1997 KfellowB@labor.senate.gov wrote:

>           I am trying to locate ANY recent research on terminating
>           parental rights in cases of child maltreatment (e.g.,
>           length of time children are in the CPS system prior to
>           termination; factors associated with decisions to
>           terminate, etc.).
> 
>           In addition, I am trying to determine if
>           there have been any state laws passed recently with regard
>           to terminating parental rights (e.g., conditions under
>           which attempts to re-unify families are not required; time
>           limits for re-unification, etc.).  I'd also appreciate any
>           feedback folks might have on the potential or actual effects
>           of these laws.
> 
>           Thanks very much.
> 
>           Sandra J. Bishop, Ph.D.
>           e-mail: KfellowB@labor.senate.gov
> 
> 

Written by David L. Gibbs
Director, PG Freenet Association