Dual-Status
Dual Status provides information on supporting youth that are involved in juvenile justice system and the child protective services system at the same time.
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Supporting Dual-Status Youth
In this episode of The Fix, Texas CASA CEO Vicki Spriggs discusses how advocates can support dual-status youth—youth involved in both foster care and juvenile justice—by facilitating communication between the two systems.
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Overview
Dual Status FAQ
Dual Status Youth are defined in Texas Family Code as youth involved in both the CPS…
Dual-Status Law – SB 2049
In 2018, the Supreme Court of Texas Children’s Commission created the Dual Status Task Force (DSTF)…
Texas Children’s Commission Dual Status Task Force Final Report 2021
The Dual Status Task Force (DSTF) convened from July 2019 to December 2020. The Task Force…
CASA Program Resources
Sealing Juvenile Records in Texas
In Texas, juvenile records are not automatically sealed when a youth turns 18 and not all juvenile…
Information Regarding Class C Citations/Tickets Received While in Foster Care or Extended Foster Care
The Law: Article 45.041(b-6), Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, states that a judge in a municipal…
CASA Volunteer Resources
CASA Advocacy for Dual-Status Youth, Understanding the Juvenile Justice System
We are excited to share a new online and printable resource available on the Texas CASA…
Advocacy for Dual System Youth Webinar
“Advocacy for Dual System Youth” is presented by Ryan Miller of CASA of Travis County. This…
CASA Advocacy for Dual-Status Youth: Voices from the Field
Studies show that youth in foster care are disproportionately represented in the juvenile and criminal justice…
Dual-Status Youth Webinar Part 1
Dual-Status youth are youth involved in both the child-welfare and juvenile justice systems. This 2-part Webinar Series…
Dual-Status Youth Webinar Part 2
Dual-Status youth are youth involved in both the child-welfare and juvenile justice systems. This 2-part Webinar Series…