What is a Family Team Meeting?

What is a Family Team Meeting?

All young people in care have the right to have their voices included in case planning with a team of people that advocates with them and for them. Youth are encouraged to participate in their family team meetings.

Should I go to Court? (while in foster care)

Should I go to Court? (while in foster care)

While you are in care, you will be invited and encouraged to go to court for your Judicial Review. If you haven’t heard about your court dates, talk with your caseworker to make sure that you know about them in advance. Work with your family team meeting members, your caseworker, or your GAL/CASA to plan what and how you want to talk about your life.

Who’s Who in the Court Room?

Who’s Who in the Court Room?

While you are in care, you will work with many adults. Knowing the roles and responsibilities of the different people will help you.

What are all these legal terms?

What are all these legal terms?

When a child/youth is placed in the custody of the State of Maine, there is a meeting at court or a hearing. Here are some legal terms that you may hear while you are talking with adults about the court.

What? Even more legal terms?

What? Even more legal terms?

The Department of Health and Human Services assigns codes to represent the legal status of children in care. You may hear some of these codes while you are in court.

What is the Youth Leadership Advisory Team? (YLAT)

What is the Youth Leadership Advisory Team? (YLAT)

Maine’s YLAT is a dynamic group of young people and adult partners from across the state working together to make sure that youth in care have the best possible experience. YLAT is a team effort involving youth, the Muskie School of Public Service at the University of Southern Maine, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the community.