Case Plans & Reunification

When a child is removed from a parent’s custody in a juvenile dependency case, California law sets strict timelines for reunification. These deadlines are not flexible — if you miss them, the court will shift its focus from reunification to finding a permanent alternative home for your child. Understanding these timelines is essential to getting…

If you are involved in a juvenile dependency case in California, you will almost certainly be required to complete a case plan. The case plan is the roadmap the county creates for reunification — it lists the services, classes, and actions you must complete before the court will consider returning your child. Understanding your case…