Contested Hearings - Navigating the Dependency Court

A child welfare social worker may be called to testify at any time during a dependency proceeding. This final segment of the Dependency Court series will discuss why cases become contested and provide some tips to workers who are about to testify for the first time. The Navigating The Dependency Court series provides County Child Welfare Workers an overview of what they will experience the first time they attend court for one of their cases. The five video segments, each approximately eight minutes, explain the roles and mindset of the participants and the applicable laws that apply at each phase. The five segments are: Detention, Jurisdiction/Disposition, Review Hearings, Post-Permanency, and Contested Hearings. --- UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education is committed to providing a website and learning environment that is accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. If you experience any difficulty accessing this video or accompanying materials, we are here to help. Accommodation may include alternative formats, captioning or other support services. Please contact us at [email protected] to report an accessibility issue and/or request assistance. We encourage you to reach out as early as possible so we can best support your experience.