Judges and other legal professionals are the cornerstone on which the dependency system is built.
They play a major role in securing safe, permanent homes for abused and neglected children, and must do so in a timely manner. Dependency court is different -- but no less important -- than any other form of court, and the resources collected here should assist judges with the decisions regarding dependency matters.
PA Supreme Court Justice Max Baer on the importance of dependency court
Press Releases
- Court Releases “Historic” Child Dependency Guide July 22, 2010 HARRISBURG, PA, July 22, 2010—A comprehensive reference guide designed to better prepare...
- Pennsylvania Supreme Court holds annual Childeren's Roundtable Meetings May 27, 2010 HARRISBURG, May 27, 2010—United by the common goal of improving the lives of abused and...
- Planting an Acorn to Protect a Child December 30, 2009 The first Pennsylvania Children’s Roundtable Summit, sponsored by the AOPC’s Office of...
- First Ever Children's Roundtable Summit - AOPC Connect 4th issue December 30, 2009 In November officials from more than 50 counties throughout the state participated in...
Meeting Calendar
- September 22, 2010 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Fatherhood Engagement Workgroup
- September 23, 2010 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 2010 Fall Leadership Roundtable Meeting
- September 23, 2010 September 23, 12:45 PM - September 25, 2010, 12:30 PM 2nd Pennsylvania Children's Roundtable Summit
- October 8, 2010 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Truancy Workgroup Meeting
- October 22, 2010 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Fatherhood Engagement Workgroup