Practical support for parents navigating custody and child welfare cases.
Organize your timeline, documents, questions, deadlines and important facts before the hearing.
Find your state's authoritative resources, identify what agency is involved, document communications and preserve relevant records.
APP's terminology library will explain common custody and child welfare terms in plain language and point to state-specific sources.
APP will maintain verified links to legal aid, court self-help resources, advocacy organizations, disability-access resources, interpreters and appropriate crisis/support services.
APP is not an emergency service. If you or a child is in immediate physical danger, contact appropriate emergency services in your location.
APP provides legal information, research tools, and self-help resources only. It is not legal advice, does not provide legal representation, does not create an attorney-client relationship, and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified attorney. Laws, rules, policies, and procedures can change; users should verify current information with the official source.