Protecting the Rights of Parents and Prospective Parents with Disabilities: Technical Assistance for State and Local Child Welfare Agencies and Courts

ADA Title II and Section 504 application throughout child-welfare programs and court-related services; guidance is not itself a statute.

Child removed or dependency-neglect case situation pathway

A general Arkansas navigation sequence. It is not a prediction of the case and may omit specialized steps.

Child removed by CPS/DCFS

Child removed or dependency-neglect case pathway

A general Arkansas navigation sequence. It is not a prediction of the case and may omit specialized steps.

Child removed or dependency-neglect case

A child was placed in protective custody or juvenile court is involved.

Child removed or dependency-neglect case situation bundle

A relationship-generated group of tools, sources, and preparation aids for this situation.

Child Protective Services: A Guide for Caseworkers (2018)

Federal Children’s Bureau caseworker guide covering intake, assessment, investigation, safety and risk analysis, family engagement, service planning, placement, reunification, and case closure in child-protection practice. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

Child Neglect: A Guide for Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention

Federal Children’s Bureau guide addressing definitions and scope of child neglect, risk and safety assessment, family engagement, case planning, intervention, prevention, and multidisciplinary practice. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

ADFA Move-Up Mortgage Program

Thirty-year fixed-rate mortgage program offered through participating lenders for qualifying first-time and repeat buyers.

Arkansas Child Maltreatment Investigation Determination Guide (PUB-357, August 2024)

August 2024 Arkansas DCFS guide defining maltreatment categories and investigative determination standards used when evaluating allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment, exploitation, and related safety concerns. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

Arkansas Child Maltreatment Assessment Protocol (PUB-357, 2013)

Earlier Arkansas DCFS child-maltreatment assessment protocol organizing maltreatment types, investigative priorities, definitions, evidence considerations, and determination guidance for child-abuse and neglect assessments. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children

Interstate placement framework requiring receiving-state home study and approval before a child is moved across state lines for covered placements.

Child Welfare & CPS Operational Intelligence

A bridge between the Operational Blueprint framework and the existing Arkansas Child Welfare Procedural Intelligence database, including procedures, deadlines, forms, records, rights, duties, remedies, case law, county coverage, and research gaps.

Termination of parental rights

Termination of parental rights is a court order permanently ending the legal parent-child relationship. It is an extreme remedy requiring the findings and proof required by law.

Child Support Sample Language and Calculation (July 2020)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court reference & manual “Child Support Sample Language and Calculation (July 2020).” The uploaded source database contains 1 record in PDF format. The original document file is not bundled, so verify the current version and any filing requirements with the responsible court or publisher.

Juvenile Dependency-Neglect and FINS Additional Juveniles and Parents Page (2017)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Juvenile Dependency-Neglect and FINS Additional Juveniles and Parents Page (2017).” The uploaded source database contains 1 record in PDF format. The original document file is not bundled, so verify the current version and any filing requirements with the responsible court or publisher.

Putative Fathers and Legal Parentage

Definitions of parent and putative father, paternity, standing, implicit adjudication, and appellate outcomes.

Arkansas Child Support Worksheet (July 2020)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Arkansas Child Support Worksheet (July 2020).” The uploaded source database contains 1 record in PDF format. The original document file is not bundled, so verify the current version and any filing requirements with the responsible court or publisher.

Child custody

Child custody concerns legal decision-making and where a child lives. Courts apply governing law and the child’s best interests rather than simply choosing the parent who asks first.

Ark. Code § 9-35-325 — Termination of parental rights

Termination requires clear and convincing evidence that termination is in the child's best interest and that at least one statutory ground is proved. Hearing and written-order timing rules apply.

Court Representation and Child Welfare Accountability

Attorneys ad litem, parent counsel, CASA, the Child Welfare Ombudsman, jurisdiction, complaint review, and legal-aid support.

Termination of Parental Rights Standard

The clear-and-convincing burden, statutory grounds, and best-interest analysis required for termination.

Provide and determine appointed parent counsel

A qualifying parent whose custody has been removed may receive appointed counsel; eligibility and role-specific details must be checked in the statute.

Arkansas Child Welfare Legal Framework

The constitutional and statutory balance between child protection, parental rights, permanency, and expedited review.