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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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 court or justice of the peace court may not require a defendant who is […] -
Sealing Juvenile Records in Texas
In Texas, juvenile records are not automatically sealed when a youth turns 18 and not all juvenile records are eligible for sealing. This resource will help CASA volunteers better understand how […] -
Dual Status Law – SB 2049
In 2018, the Supreme Court of Texas Children’s Commission created the Dual Status Task Force (DSTF). One of the things they studied was exploring the roles of attorneys and guardians […] -
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 included approximately 35 child welfare and juvenile justice system stakeholders from throughout Texas. The […] -
The Fix | Episode 10 – Supporting Dual-Status Youth with Vicki Spriggs
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 […] -
Advocacy for Dual System Youth Webinar
“Advocacy for Dual System Youth” is presented by Ryan Miller of CASA of Travis County. This webinar will explore the juvenile system and the realities of dually-involved youth (youth in […] -
Dual Status FAQ
Dual Status Youth are defined in Texas Family Code as youth involved in both the CPS and Juvenile Justice systems at the same time. In 2021, the Texas Family Code […]