Re: termination of parental rights

[lwalters@xxxxxxxxxxx (Lynda H. Walters)]

The journal, Family Law Quarterly, publishes an annual review of state laws
that affect families.  It is quite detailed.  You might find it useful.

On Tue, 07 Jan 97 13:48:05 EST you 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
>
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