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• ARY (At-Risk Youth) petitions

  ARY petitions are filed by parents or legal guardian requesting help from the court to resolve family conflicts, treat substance abuse problems, or to prevent a youth from engaging in self-destructive behavior. Content Detail

  By:

  Columbia Legal Services

• CHINS (Child in Need of Services) petitions

  A CHINS petition is a petition filed in court requesting that a child be placed in a residence other than the home of their parents or legal guardians. This resources explains when a CHINS petition is appropriate. Content Detail

  By:

  Columbia Legal Services

• Mental Health and Substance Abuse for Youth

  Questions and answers about access to treatment and involuntary and voluntary inpatient treatment for youth. Content Detail

  By:

  Columbia Legal Services

• I am age 12 – 16. What are my rights in a minor guardianship case?

  If you are a teen and someone has filed to have a court appoint a guardian for you, read this to find out what your rights are. #4402EN Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español