Pre-petition Legal Representation Survey

There is growing awareness across the nation of the need for pre-petition legal representation for families to encourage stability, promote safety, and prevent the need for child welfare involvement. In partnership with the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, the Children’s Commission Legal Representation Committee developed a survey to gather information about the availability and need for pre-petition legal representation in Texas.

The purpose of this survey is to better understand the landscape of pre-petition legal representation services for Texas children and families who are at risk of involvement with the Department of Family & Protective Services (DFPS). The scope of this survey is limited to scenarios where no cause of action has been filed by DFPS in a court and there is no statutory right to counsel.

This survey is intended for judges, parent and child attorneys, attorneys who represent DFPS/Single Source Continuum Contractor (SSCC), DFPS/SSCC staff, service providers, and others with knowledge of the Texas child welfare system. The survey will close on Wednesday, October 15.

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