Parents Representation Program


	Washington State Office of Public Defense
	Parents Representation Program
		The OPD Parents Representation Program provides state funded attorney representation and case support services to indigent parents, custodians and legal guardians involved in child dependency and termination of parental rights proceedings. The program operates in 25 of Washington's 39 counties: Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Ferry, Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Klickitat, Kitsap, Kittitas, Mason, Pacific, Pend Oreille, Pierce, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum and Yakima. Key elements of the Parents Representation Program include: the implementation of case load limits and professional attorney standards; access to expert services and independent social workers; OPD oversight; and ongoing training and support. Parents Representation Program standards: Attorney Standards (pdf format- 147 KB) American Bar Association Parents Representation (website) Midway down the ABA webpage is the Written Materials section with the 2006 ABA Standards Social Worker Standards (pdf format- 147 KB) Additional Information: Contact and Complaint Information Find Help Vendor Payment Information OPD Dependency and Termination Reports History of the Parents Representation Program Articles 2002- "Implementing Equal Justice for Parents in Washington: A Dual Approach" (pdf format) 2003- "Quality Representation of Parents Improves Outcomes for Families" (pdf format) Contractor Login Contractors can contact their contract supervisor for login protocol.
		Updated November 9, 2010
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