{"id":18494,"date":"2014-07-11T14:11:40","date_gmt":"2014-07-11T21:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vps39547.inmotionhosting.com\/~advokids\/?page_id=18494"},"modified":"2021-09-01T12:24:05","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T19:24:05","slug":"information-for-caregivers-jv-290","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/adevine.io\/dws-development-2\/legal-tools\/information-for-caregivers\/information-for-caregivers-jv-290\/","title":{"rendered":"Information For Caregivers (JV-290)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<h1>Information for Resource Families<\/h1>\n<h3 id=\"jcp\">Caregivers are one of the most important sources of information about the children in their care.<\/h3>\n\n<p>Courts, lawyers, and social workers should have the benefit of caregivers&#8217; perceptions about the children in their care. Caregivers are the people who know the children better than anyone in the system. Caregivers raise the children and\u00a0are with them 24\/7, whereas the social worker may only see them once a month and the\u00a0CASA may only see them once a week.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Both federal and state law recognizes the importance of foster parents&#8217; participation in juvenile court proceedings and require information sharing with caregivers. Federal law requires that foster parents and other caregivers receive expanded opportunities for notice, the right to participate in dependency court review and permanency hearings, and the right to communicate concerns to the courts. State law similarly provides that caregivers may submit their concerns to courts in writing. On January 15, 2014 the California Department of Social Services published an All County Information Notice in order to &#8220;remind counties of the importance of sharing information with caregivers in child welfare [because] giving caregivers such information better enables them to meet the needs of children and youth living in their homes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdss.ca.gov\/lettersnotices\/entres\/getinfo\/acin\/2014\/I-05_14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">All County Information Notice No. I-05-14 <\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>a<\/p>\n\t<h3>Basic Information All Resource Family Caregivers Should Have<\/h3>\n<p>When the agency places a child, the caregiver is provided with a &#8220;caregiver placement agreement.&#8221; \u00a0This agreement should contain the basic information needed for the caregiver to provide for that child&#8217;s needs while placed in their care, including all of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The name, mailing address, telephone number, and facsimile number of the child&#8217;s social worker and the social worker&#8217;s supervisor.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=16503.5.&amp;lawCode=WIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welfare and Institutions Code\u00a0\u00a7 16503.5(d)<\/a>AND <a href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=16010.4.&amp;lawCode=WIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welfare and Institutions Code\u00a0\u00a7 16010.4 (d)(1)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The name, mailing address, telephone number, and facsimile number of the child&#8217;s attorney and court-appointed special advocate (CASA), if any.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=16010.4.&amp;lawCode=WIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welfare and Institutions Code\u00a0\u00a7 16010.4 (d)(2)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul>\n<li>The name, address, and department number of the juvenile court in which the child&#8217;s juvenile court case is pending.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=16010.4.&amp;lawCode=WIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welfare and Institutions Code\u00a0\u00a7 16010.4 (d)(3)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The case number assigned to the child&#8217;s juvenile court case.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=16010.4.&amp;lawCode=WIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welfare and Institutions Code\u00a0\u00a7 16010.4 (d)(4)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>A copy of the child&#8217;s birth certificate, passport, or other identifying documentation of age as may be required for enrollment in school and extracurricular activities.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=16010.4.&amp;lawCode=WIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welfare and Institutions Code\u00a0\u00a7 16010.4 (d)(5)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The child&#8217;s State Department of Social Services identification number.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=16010.4.&amp;lawCode=WIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welfare and Institutions Code\u00a0\u00a7 16010.4 (d)(6)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/claiming-a-foster-child\/\">The child&#8217;s social security number, if available.<\/a> \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=16503.5.&amp;lawCode=WIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welfare and Institutions Code\u00a0\u00a7 16503.5(d)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>NOTE: If you are a caregiver for a foster child in Los Angeles County, you may send a request for a child&#8217;s Social Security Number (SSN) to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:SSNInquiries@dcfs.lacounty.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SSNInquiries@dcfs.lacounty.<wbr><\/wbr>gov<\/a>\u00a0LADCFS will provide the child&#8217;s SSN upon request, if they have it. See LADCFS&#8217;s policy on SSN requests\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pubftp.dcfs.lacounty.gov\/Policy\/FYI\/2018\/004211_SSNtocaregivers.pdf\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are the caregiver of a child in the care and custody of a county other than Los Angeles and the county is not providing a foster child&#8217;s SSN as required by law, please email Advokids at <a href=\"mailto:ssnadvocate@adevine.io\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ssnadvocate@adevine.io<\/a>\u00a0and we will try to assist you.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The child&#8217;s Medi-Cal identification number or group health insurance plan number and information.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=16010.4.&amp;lawCode=WIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welfare and Institutions Code\u00a0\u00a7 16010.4 (d)(7)<\/a> AND\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=16503.5.&amp;lawCode=WIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welfare and Institutions Code\u00a0\u00a7 16503.5(d)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Medications or treatments in effect for the child at the time of placement, and instructions for their use.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=16010.4.&amp;lawCode=WIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welfare and Institutions Code\u00a0\u00a7 16010.4 (d)(8)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>A plan outlining the child&#8217;s needs and services, including information on family and sibling visitation.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=16010.4.&amp;lawCode=WIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welfare and Institutions Code\u00a0\u00a7 16010.4 (d)(9)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>A copy of the health and education summary as required under Section 16010, with the name and current contact information of the person or persons currently holding the right to make educational decisions for the child.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=16010.4.&amp;lawCode=WIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welfare and Institutions Code\u00a0\u00a7 16010.4 (d)(10)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Information about and referrals to any existing services, including transportation, translation, training, forms, and other available services. \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=16010.4.&amp;lawCode=WIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welfare and Institutions Code \u00a7 16010.4 (e)(4)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The caregiver&#8217;s obligation to cooperate with any reunification, concurrent, or permanent planning for the child. \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=16010.4.&amp;lawCode=WIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welfare and Institutions Code \u00a7 16010.4 (e)(5)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Any known siblings or half-siblings of the child, whether the child has, expects, or desires to have contact or visitation with any or all siblings, and how and when caregivers facilitate the contact or visitation. \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=16010.4.&amp;lawCode=WIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welfare and Institutions Code \u00a716010.4(e)(6)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a id=\"a20\"><\/a>a20<\/p>\n\t<p>TABLE OF CONTENTS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t<table cellspacing=\"15\" cellpadding=\"50\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h3>Please participate in Advokids&#8217; Statewide Caregiver Survey:<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<span class='mb-center maxbutton-12-center'><span class='maxbutton-12-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-12 maxbutton maxbutton-survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/CGYPJD5\"><span class='mb-text'>Survey<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>\n<table border=\"45\" cellpadding=\"10\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h3>We cannot improve the foster care system without you.<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t<p><strong>FOR MORE INFO<\/strong>:\u00a0 The Judicial Council of California released a Primer containing general information for foster and relative caregivers about the dependency court process, as well as, some specific suggestions on how to participate and advocate for the foster child in your care.\u00a0 \u00a0By providing the juvenile court with current, detailed information, you can help the court to make the best possible decisions for the child.\u00a0 To review the Primer, please<a href=\"http:\/\/www.courts.ca.gov\/documents\/caregivers.pdf\"> click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE about the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)<\/strong>: \u00a0It is imperative that everyone &#8211; attorneys, social workers, the court &#8211;\u00a0ask whether a foster child may have Indian heritage at the very beginning of a dependency case. If ICWA is not followed the case may be overturned or invalidated at any stage, including post finalization of an adoption. Please see our <a href=\"https:\/\/adevine.io\/dws-development-2\/indian-child-welfare-act-icwa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ICWA page<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"a30\"><\/a>a30<\/p>\n<h3>Resource Family Caregivers Are Entitled To:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Notice of all review and permanency hearings, to be served at least 15 days before the hearing.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=293.&amp;lawCode=WIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welfare and Institutions Code \u00a7\u00a7 293(a)(8), 293(c)<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=16010.4&amp;lawCode=WIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">16010.4 (e)(1)<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.courts.ca.gov\/cms\/rules\/index.cfm?title=five&amp;linkid=rule5_534\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California Rule of Court \u00a7\u00a0 5.534(k)<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>A written summary of the social worker&#8217;s recommendations, to be received at least 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing. Please note that depending on the county, this written summary may only be 1-2 sentences or simply a box that is checked.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=366.21&amp;lawCode=WIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welfare and Institutions Code\u00a0\u00a7\u00a7 366.21(c)<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.courts.ca.gov\/cms\/rules\/index.cfm?title=five&amp;linkid=rule5_534\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California Rule of Court \u00a7\u00a0 5.534(k)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Attend all review hearings, submit any evidence you deem relevant to the Court in writing.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=293.&amp;lawCode=WIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Welfare and Institutions Code \u00a7\u00a7 293(f)<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=16010.4&amp;lawCode=WIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">16010.4 (e)(2)<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.courts.ca.gov\/cms\/rules\/index.cfm?title=five&amp;linkid=rule5_534\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California Rule of Court \u00a7\u00a0 5.534(k)<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>A copy of the JV-290 Caregiver Information Form, which allows the caregiver to provide information directly to the court about the child. \u00a0The social worker is required to provide the caregiver with a JV-290 Form, along with instructions on how to file it, with the social worker&#8217;s written recommendations. \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=366.21&amp;lawCode=WIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Welfare and Institutions Code \u00a7\u00a7 366.21(c)<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=16010.4&amp;lawCode=WIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">16010.4 (e)(3)<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.courts.ca.gov\/cms\/rules\/index.cfm?title=five&amp;linkid=rule5_534\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California Rule of Court \u00a7 5.534(k)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>File the JV-290 Caregiver Information Form with the court prior to review hearings. \u00a0The JV-290 Form gives the caregiver an opportunity to provide information directly to the judge. \u00a0The court shall consider the information in the Caregiver Form prior to determining any disposition regarding the child. \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=366.21&amp;lawCode=WIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Welfare and Institutions Code \u00a7 366.21(d)<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.courts.ca.gov\/cms\/rules\/index.cfm?title=five&amp;linkid=rule5_534\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California Rule of Court \u00a7 5.534(k)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>NOTE FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY CASES:\u00a0 Caregivers who have concerns or questions about court hearing notices and\/or JV-290 forms, you may email your inquiries to the inbox at <a href=\"mailto:pinquiries@dcfs.lacounty.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pinquiries@dcfs.lacounty.<wbr><\/wbr>gov<\/a>, or call (213) 351-5602 or (213) 352-5603 during standard business hours.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"a40\"><\/a>a40<\/p>\n<h3>Communicating with the County Welfare Agency<\/h3>\n\n<p><a id=\"a50\"><\/a>a50<\/p>\n<h3>Communicating with the Court:\u00a0 Guidelines for completing and filing a JV-290 Caregiver Information Form<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.courts.ca.gov\/documents\/jv290.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JV-290 Caregiver Information Form<\/a>\u00a0is a simple form that helps you organize detailed information about the child and communicate with the court. As a foster parent or relative caregiver, you know the most about the child&#8217;s current circumstances and needs, and should provide any information or concerns you may have to the juvenile court. The goal is to enable the judge to make informed decisions about the child and reach the best outcome regarding the disposition of the child. You may use the JV-290 to describe the child and alert the court to potential placement disruptions, visitation issues, and any unmet needs.<\/p>\n<p>The JV-290 form may be submitted in connection with court review hearings, which are held every six months, starting with the &#8220;6-month review hearing.&#8221; For more information regarding review hearings, please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/adevine.io\/dws-development-2\/juvenile-court-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dependency Court Process page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Foster parents in California have fought to pass legislation to ensure your right to attend\u00a0review hearings, file a JV-290, and play an active role in the juvenile court process. Even if your Foster Family Agency files a JV-290, we recommend that you file one as well.<\/p>\n<p>When completing the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.courts.ca.gov\/documents\/jv290.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JV-290 Caregiver Information Form<\/a>, be sure to be factual, provide specific information, and remain child-centered, positive and kind. You may also want to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Attach a photo so the judge can put a beautiful, smiling face to a name and file number.<\/li>\n<li>Report all the positive developments in the child&#8217;s life and the progress made.<\/li>\n<li>Share any concerns or individual needs the child may have that are or are not being met.\u00a0 We encourage caregivers to reach out to medical providers to advocate for the child&#8217;s mental and physical health.\u00a0 You can use this sample\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adevine.io\/dws-development-2\/..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Pediatrician-Letter-add-to-Caregiver-page.pdf\">Request for Medical Services letter<\/a>\u00a0to contact pediatricians, mental health professionals and any other providers who treat the child.<\/li>\n<li>If possible, attach letters from doctors, teachers, or other professionals to support your concerns or requests for services. If you have attachments, be sure to check the box on item 12, indicate the total number of pages attached, and include the date and the case number.\u00a0Label each attachment page &#8220;Attachment to JV-290, <em>Date<\/em>, <em>Case Number<\/em>.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>The court is required by law to &#8220;consider the report and recommendation&#8221; included in the JV-290 &#8220;prior to determining any disposition.&#8221; \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=366.21&amp;lawCode=WIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welfare and Institutions Code \u00a7\u00a0366.21(d)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWhen you file your JV-290, you are also developing\u00a0a relationship with your juvenile court judge and all other\u00a0parties involved with the case. Your JV-290 will become a part of the court file and will reflect your dedication and commitment to the child. You should file JV-290s\u00a0faithfully and consistently prior to every review hearing, starting with the six-month hearing. Down the road, if you need to solicit assistance from the\u00a0juvenile court regarding your child, your JV-290 Forms will\u00a0help the judge track your participation in review hearings and will show how hard you have worked on behalf of the child in your care. JV-290 Forms should be filed two weeks before the scheduled review hearing.\n<p>For your benefit, the Judicial Council also\u00a0created the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.courts.ca.gov\/documents\/jv290info.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JV-290 Instruction Sheet<\/a>, which provides detailed instructions for filling out and filing the JV-290. You will find the forms below.<\/p>\n<p>a60<\/p>\n<h4>Filing Your JV-290 in Person at the Courthouse<\/h4>\n\nMake sure to bring the following documents with you:\n<ul>\n<li>A copy of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.courts.ca.gov\/cms\/rules\/index.cfm?title=five&amp;linkid=rule5_534\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">California Rule of Court, Section 5.534(k)<\/a>\u00a0This law establishes your right to file the JV-290 and the court clerk&#8217;s duty to serve it on all other parties on your behalf.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.courts.ca.gov\/documents\/jv290info.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JV-290 Instruction Sheet\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.courts.ca.gov\/documents\/jv290.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JV-290 Caregiver Information Fillable Form<\/a>. Bring the original and 8 copies, with attachments and photos, so the Juvenile Court Clerk may serve the necessary parties.\u00a0 In some counties, such as Los Angeles, the clerk only requires 2 additional copies.\u00a0 You may call the clerk&#8217;s office to confirm how many copies you should bring for filing.<\/li>\n<li>Any attachments that may be on a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.courts.ca.gov\/documents\/mc030.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MC-030 Declaration Fillable Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.courts.ca.gov\/documents\/jv287.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JV-287 Confidential Information Fillable Form<\/a>. You may use Form JV-287 in order to keep confidential any contact information listed on the JV-290.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>a70<\/p>\n<h4>Filing Your JV-290 by Mail<\/h4>\n<p>At least seven days prior to the hearing date, mail your completed JV-290 form with attachments to the juvenile court filing clerk&#8217;s office (where the hearing will be held).\u00a0 Include however many copies required in your envelope (default is 8 unless you call beforehand and confirm the clerk only requires 1-2 copies).\u00a0 Include a cover letter indicating the mailing is for &#8220;filing and service&#8221; and that you request a &#8220;file-endorsed&#8221; copy returned in the self-addressed stamped envelope you have provided. The clerk is responsible for providing copies of your form to all parties and completing the proof of service.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>E-Filing Your JV-290<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>You have the option to e-file your JV-290 in the following counties:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lacourt.org\/division\/efiling\/efiling2.aspx\">Los Angeles County<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.riverside.courts.ca.gov\/FormsFiling\/ESubmit\/esubmit.php\">Riverside County<\/a><\/li>\n<li>During the pandemic, Orange County will facilitate caregiver filing of the JV-290 caregiver&#8217;s info form. Email the JV-290 to <a href=\"mailto:juvenilecourt@occourts.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">juvenilecourt@occourts.org<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Other counties may also offer e-filing in their juvenile divisions.\u00a0 If you are in a different county and wish to e-file, you should call the court clerk&#8217;s office to learn whether the juvenile court currently accepts submissions by e-file.\u00a0 Be sure to specify that you are inquiring about filing in juvenile court, as counties may permit e-filing in other courts, but not the juvenile division.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Requirement for Foster Family Agency to File a Report or JV-290<\/h3>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>The Reasonable Prudent Parent Standard<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Support for Caregivers<\/h3>\n<p>Caregivers often need assistance in navigating the juvenile dependency system. \u00a0It can be very helpful to reach out to other caregivers in your area who may be experiencing similar struggles and\/or are familiar with the local child welfare agency and local court system. \u00a0Other caregivers can often provide tips and advice that can prove invaluable to improving your dependent child&#8217;s life. \u00a0Additionally, there may be offices in your county that are there to help you with specific legal, financial and other struggles you may be facing. \u00a0If you are in need of legal assistance or general support beyond what Advokids can provide, please consult this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhcs.ca.gov\/services\/MH\/Pages\/AdultsCaregiverResourceCenters.aspx\">Directory of local caregiver associations and county offices<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Need Immediate Assistance for an Escalating Situation in Your Home?<\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adevine.io\/dws-development-2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FURS-Hotline-Flyer-Youth-02-24-2021-FINAL.pdf\">California Family Urgent Response System\u00a0<\/a> is a free hotline for current or former foster youth and their caregivers to call and get immediate help for any issues (big or small) they may be having. The hotline is open 24 hours per day. When you call the FURS hotline, you will be connected with a trained counselor or peer who will listen to you. FURS is a safe and private space to talk. If more support is needed, a local team can come directly to where you are to help you work on the problem and create a plan to help stabilize your situation and keep everyone safe. The team will also help connect you to local services and future support. If you need assistance, <strong>CALL OR TEXT: 1-833-939-FURS (3877)<\/strong>\u00a0or visit online at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cal-furs.org\/\">www.cal-furs.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>FURS is a coordinated statewide, regional, and county-level system designed to provide collaborative and timely state-level phone-based response and county-level in-home, in-person mobile response during situations of instability, to preserve the relationship of the caregiver and the child or youth.\u00a0For additional FURS program resources and background information, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdss.ca.gov\/inforesources\/cdss-programs\/foster-care\/furs\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Legal Disclaimer:<\/strong> Advokids provides educational information and resources to those who use our website, call our hotline, or submit requests for information via the website. 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