Why would i go to juvenile dependency court to reconnect with my child?

You would go to juvenile dependency court to reconnect with your child or grandchild if CPS is involved in investigating an allegation of child abuse or neglect. As a parent, that could mean your child was taken away from you or the child’s caregiver. You would attend juvenile court proceedings to try and resolve the allegations of abuse and neglect.[2437]

A grandparent could be involved either because the grandparent is accused of abuse or neglect or the grandparent wants to become the child’s guardian while the investigation by CPS continues.[2438]

  1. 2437

    See Judicial Council of Cal., Guide to Dependency Court for Parents, http://www.courts.ca.gov/1205.htm (2016). ↑

  2. 2438

    See Judicial Council of Cal., Guide to Dependency Court for Caregivers, http://www.courts.ca.gov/29206.htm (2016). ↑