During the week of June 24th-28th Hope Rising Washington is planning a series of events to support a Hope Centered Washington. The purpose of these events is to bring awareness to the power of hope. Community organizations, leaders, and champions for youth are encouraged to attend. Click to learn more.
Judicial Resources
All the opportunities, trainings, support, and resources FYJP has available to court systems and judicial officers.
Safety Framework
Discover how communities are implementing a safety framework approach to decision making, and improving equity and outcomes.
HB 1227: Keeping Families Together Act
Learn about HB 1227 and how FYJP is preparing courts for July 2023 implementation.
What’s New at FYJP
2024 Dependency Judicial Training Academy
Every year, FYJP holds a multi-day judicial training academy focused on child dependency cases. In collaboration with judicial and system partners, we strive to create and deliver in-demand content that supports judicial officer practice and system leadership. This virtual academy is open to state and tribal court judicial officers, court administrators, and FJCIP coordinators. Click to learn more.
SIJS Infographic
This infographic contains general information about Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) in WA and was adapted from content contained within the Washington State Court Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) Classification Bench Book and Resource Guided, created by Kids in Need of Defense (KIND). Click to learn more.
New Shelter Care Hearing Module
This online module provides an overview of the legal procedures and requirements at Shelter Care Hearings in Washington State. Click here to learn more and view the module.
Updated Benchbook Chapter: Fact-Finding Hearing
The Dependency Fact-Finding Hearing Chapter of the Juvenile Non-Offender Benchbook has been updated. A big thank you Marci Comeau from the Office of Public Defense for authoring these revisions.
Updated Benchbook Chapter: Parent Representation
The Parent Representation in Child Welfare Proceedings Chapter of the Juvenile Non-Offender Benchbook has been updated. A big thank you to Sharea Moberly, with the Office of Public Defense Parent Representation Program, for authoring these revisions.