Children and the Law: Rights & Obligations

Volume 1
Chapter 1 - Overview of Children and the Law
I. Juvenile Justice in the United States
II. Children and the Bill of Rights
Chapter 2 - Protection of Children
I. Introduction
II. In General
III. Entry into System: Voluntary vs. Involuntary Removal
IV. Judicial Process
V. State and Foster Care System
VI. Rights of Parents
VII. Interstate Placement of Children
VIII. Trends
Chapter 3 - Termination of Parental Rights
I. Introduction
II. Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights
III. Defenses
IV. Right to Counsel or Guardian Ad Litem
V. Adjudication Hearing
VI. General Considerations
Chapter 4 - Adoption
I. Introduction
II. Types of Adoption
III. Adoption Services
IV. Consent Requirements
V. Fees and Expenses
VI. Role of Counsel
VII. Hearing Process
VIII. Adoption Assistance
IX. Access to Adoption Records
X. Rights of Others
XI. Wrongful Adoption
XII. Adoption by Lesbian and Gay Individuals or Couples
XIII. Minority Issues
XIV. Interstate Adoptions
XV. International Adoption
Chapter 5 - Indian Child Welfare Act
I. Introduction
II. Jurisdiction
III. Procedural and Substantive Aspects of ICWA
IV. Placement Preferences
V. Post Proceedings
Appendix 5A. Indian Child Welfare Act
Appendix 5B. Guidelines for State Courts
Appendix 5C. Recognized Tribes & Tribal Contacts
Appendix 5D. Related Readings

Volume 2
Chapter 6 - Domestic Relations
I. Introduction
II. Marriage
III. Custody
IV. Related Issues
Chapter 7 - Guardianship
I. Introduction
II. Types of Guardianship
III. Who may be Appointed
IV. Procedure for Appointment
V. Duties and Powers of Guardian of Person
VI. Duties and Powers of Guardian of Property
VII. Post-Appointment
VIII. Uniform Acts
Chapter 8 - Delinquency
I. Introduction
II. Jurisdiction
III. Investigation and Referral Process
IV. Adjudicatory Process
V. Disposition
VI. Probation Revocation
VII. Confidentiality
VIII. Postadjudication Issues
Chapter 9 - Education: Student Rights and Responsibilities
I. Introduction
II. First Amendment
III. Fourth Amendment
IV. Discipline
V. Government Entitlements
Chapter 10 - Health Care
I. Introduction
II. Medical Care and Treatment
III. Mental Health Care and Treatment
Chapter 11 - General Considerations
I. Introduction
II. Parent - Child Issues
III. Rights, Privileges and Liabilities of Child
IV. Government Programs and the ChildTables
Table of Cases
Index

Volume 3
Appendices
1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California
6. Colorado
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. District of Columbia
10. Florida
11. Georgia
12. Hawaii
13. Idaho
14. Illinois
15. Indiana
16. Iowa
17. Kansas
18. Kentucky
19. Louisiana
20. Maine
21. Maryland
22. Massachusetts
23. Michigan
24. Minnesota
25. Mississippi
26. Missouri
27. Montana
28. Nebraska
29. Nevada
30. New Hampshire
31. New Jersey
32. New Mexico
33. New York
34. North Carolina
35. North Dakota
36. Ohio
37. Oklahoma
38. Oregon
39. Pennsylvania
40. Rhode Island
41. South Carolina
42. South Dakota
43. Tennessee
44. Texas
45. Utah
46. Vermont
47. Virginia
48. Washington
49. West Virginia
50. Wisconsin
51. Wyoming