US: Top Stories of 2021: A Big Year for Parental Rights
Imprint – December 29, 2021
This year saw fervent discussion and some action on protecting the rights of parents who find themselves involved with the child welfare system. Early legal counsel, the termination of parental rights, and ideas around peer support were among the key issues covered by The Imprint in 2021. In interviews with lawyers, family members and child welfare advocates in at least six states, it’s clear that child welfare timelines have imposed unfair burdens and an unreasonable expectation for parents who – even under normal circumstances – have difficulty complying with court orders to get their kids back.
https://imprintnews.org/top-stories/top-stories-2021-parental-rights/61413