Guide to Dependency Court – For Parents

What is “FM”   “FM” is an acronym for Family Maintenance.   Family Maintenance are services provided or arranged for by CPS in order to keep children in their own homes.   Family maintenance services such as parenting class and counseling are provided to kids that are in the Dependency syst...

Under California Law, a Parent may use “reasonable and age-appropriate spanking to the buttocks if there is no evidence of serious physical injury.” (Welf & I C §300(a))  If you are a Parent and you decide to spank your child, we strongly suggest that you not Spank your child with ANY object suc...

PURPOSE OF THE CALIFORNIA DEPENDENCY SYSTEM  The objective of California Dependency System is to provide for the protection and safety of every child under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court and to preserve and strengthen the family ties whenever possible, removing children from the custody o...