The child protection system (CPS)

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Child Protective Services (CPS) and Dependency Actions

Read this if you're involved with CPS in Washington State. If CPS asks you to sign a Voluntary Placement Agreement (a VPA), you can get free legal advice from a lawyer right away by calling the VPA hotline at (833) 240-9746, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone interpreter services available.#3120EN

How does the Indian Child Welfare Act affect me?

You should read this if you have questions about how the Indian Child Welfare Act might affect your family. It you could affect you if you are the parent of an Indian child, an Indian parent or custodian, an Indian child yourself, or a non-parent seeking custody, foster care, adoption or guardianship of an Indian child. #9201EN

Protection orders: Can the civil legal system help protect me?

Protection Orders can help if you are experiencing domestic violence, harassment, stalking, sexual assault, or the threat of any of these. Protection Orders can also help a vulnerable adult who is being abused or neglected. #3700EN

Child Protective Services (CPS) and Dependency Actions

Read this if you're involved with CPS in Washington State. If CPS asks you to sign a Voluntary Placement Agreement (a VPA), you can get free legal advice from a lawyer right away by calling the VPA hotline at (833) 240-9746, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone interpreter services available.#3120EN

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