High-quality legal representation for parents and children in child welfare proceedings has many benefits, including increased parental engagement, more frequent visitation, and better access to services. Most importantly, quality legal representation for families has been shown to reduce the length of time children must spend in foster care — and in some cases, prevent family separation altogether. Evaluations in both Palm Beach, Florida and New York City highlight these benefits.
Visit the Casey Family Programs website to read more about the Family Justice Initiative.