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The mission of ISBA Child Law Section
- to inform all lawyers practicing in the areas impacting children including but not limited to juvenile justice and child protection law, adoption, education, guardianship, family law of the current and significant developments in those areas;
- to review, monitor and propose legislation in all legal areas impacting children;
- to enhance the professional skills of lawyers who practice in these areas through continuing legal education programs and publications; and
- to provide a forum for all entities, lawyers and other interested parties to work for the refinement and improvement of laws and systems impacting children.
Related Articles
Current Newsletter — January 2024
- Racial Equity and Children’s Rights in the Juvenile Justice System
- You Can’t Get Blood From a Turnip: Public Act 103-0379 and Eliminating Court Fines, Fees, and Assessments for Juveniles
- New Law Ensures That Children Can Only Be Prosecuted With Violations of Illinois Law for Actions Committed in Illinois
- New Law Supports Recovery for Youth Trafficking Survivors
- Troubling Conditions in Juvenile Detention Centers
- Child Rights From a Pediatric Perspective and in Practice in Germany
Recent Related Cases
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Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
In re Avery F., 2024 IL App (1st) 231089 (March 4, 2024) 1st Div./Cook Co. (FITZGERALD SMITH) Affirmed. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
In re D.P., 2024 IL App (1st) 231530 (February 27, 2024) 2d Div. (McBRIDE) Affirmed. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
In re D.M., 2024 IL App (1st) 230508 (February 1, 2024) 4th Div./Cook Co. (OCASIO) Reversed in part and vacated in part. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
In re K.C., 2024 IL App (1st) 231166 (January 31, 2024) 2d Div./Cook Co. (COBBS) Appeal dismissed. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
In re Adoption of V.C., 2024 IL App (2d) 230275 (January 11, 2024) Kane Co. (KENNEDY) Affirmed in part and reversed in part.
Upcoming CLE
Video
Watch the ISBA & CCBA GAL Diversity Program (recorded March 26, 2021)
Public Resources
- A guide to the Juvenile Delinquency Court in Illinois for Juveniles and Their Parents
- Una Guía sobre la Corte de Menores en Illinois para los Menores y sus Padres
- Request printed copies of these guides
Tools and Resources
- Child Law discussion group is available to section members via the Child Law community in ISBA Central
- The Child Law Section directory is available to all ISBA members
- Illinois Juvenile Court Act
- Useful links
- Resources for Attorneys and Judges in Juvenile Court
- Additional Juvenile Justice Resources available at jjustice.org