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NC Office of the Parent Defender

NC Office of the Parent Defender

Providing and promoting high quality legal representation for parents affected by the child welfare system (DSS) and parents facing contempt in child support and other civil proceedings

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For Parents and Allies

October 13, 2023

Supreme Court of North Carolina Self-Representation Packet

A resource for self-represented litigants that aims to help explain the appellate court system and answer common questions that people may have when

May 9, 2022

Kinship Care and the Child Welfare System

December 13, 2021

Kinship Caregiving Options

January 20, 2020

Partnering With Relatives to Promote Reunification

September 10, 2018

Understanding Your Rights as a Parent

May 9, 2016

Reunification: Bringing Your Children Home From Foster Care

September 10, 2012

Tribunal de menores de Carolina del norte: Un manual para padres involucrados en audiencias de abuso, maltrato, descuido y dependencia de menores

September 10, 2012

North Carolina Juvenile Court: A Handbook for Parents in Abuse, Neglect and Dependency Hearings

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Contact

123 West Main Street
Suite 700
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 354-7230

Key Links

  • Parent Representation Forms
  • Brief Bank
  • Trial Attorney Resources
  • Appellate Attorney Resources

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