Filed: August 22, 2024 Supreme Court: Regarding the legal standard for out-of-home placement following a finding of dependency, court determinations of dependency and court-ordered services, and cultural and racial bias in dependency proceedings.
Supporting Transitions for Infants & Young Children Practice Tip
ABA Article: Being the Change and Seeing the Change

FYJP co-authored an article with OPD and OCLA on cross-system collaboration in Washington State’s dependency court system improvement efforts that was published in the American Bar Association’s Litigation Committee newsletter. This article is dedicated to the memory of our dearly departed friend and colleague Tim Jaasko-Fisher.
Protective Effects of Hope Training
New Webpage on High-Potency Synthetic Opioids

High-potency synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl, have become an increasing concern in families involved with child welfare. Click the picture on the left to learn more about high-potency synthetic opioids, their impacts on children and families, and ways court systems can help keep children safe while supporting families impacted by opioid misuse.
Family Reunification Month Interview with Tonia McClanahan
NEW Fact-Finding Hearing Module
Module 4: Fact-Finding

Fact-finding hearings are a crucial component of administrative and judicial processes, ensuring that decisions are based on accurate and verified information. This module provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and conducting fact-finding hearings in Washington State. By the end of this module, participants will have gained a basic understanding of the fact-finding hearing process in Washington State and will be better equipped to conduct effective and legally sound hearings. Estimated Length: 60 minutes.
In the Matter of the Parental Rights of A.R.
Filed July 29, 2024 Court of Appeals, Div I: Address issues of notice by publication for termination proceedings.
In the Matter of the Parental Rights to A.R.L.
Filed July 15, 2024 Court of Appeals, Div I: Regarding the statutory burden and right to adequate notice in termination trials