Termination of Parental Rights

When the Juvenile Court has an abuse or neglect case, the purpose of the court is to keep children safe and help families have safe homes for their children. If possible, the Juvenile Judge will allow the children to remain in
the home if they can be safe and protected from harm. See these resources to learn more about the legal issue of "Termination of Parental Rights" process in Arkansas.

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PUBLIC RESOURCES:

• Fact Sheet - Abuse and Neglect (Overview)
• Fact Sheet - Abuse and Neglect (Part 1)
• Fact Sheet - Abuse and Neglect (Part 2)
• Fact Sheet - Abuse and Neglect (Part 3)
• Fact Sheet - Abuse and Neglect (Part 4)
• Form - Confidential Information Sheet
• Form - Confidential Information Sheet (Instructions)
• Form - Domestic Relations Cover Sheet and Instructions
• Form - Juvenile FINS Cover Sheet (Circuit Court)
• Form - Juvenile FINS Cover Sheet (Instructions)

WEBSITE RESOURCES:

• Arkansas Judiciary - Circuit Courts - Domestic Relations
• Arkansas Judiciary - Circuit Courts - Juvenile Divisions

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