13. Problem Solving Courts and Court Improvement Strategies
The goal of problem-solving courts in child welfare is to ensure parents have the necessary skills to provide a safe and stable home environment and, ultimately, ensure that their children become productive members of society.
Specific state policy options are presented for each of the following areas:
13.1
Judidical involvement in court improved efforts
13.2
Court improvement models
13.3
Strategies to improve dependency court performance
13.4
Collocation of services and/or assessments with courts
13.5
Required notice of, and participation in, court hearings
13.6
Training for attorneys, court staff and judicial officers