Research & Evaluation
Termination of Parental Rights-Additional Resources
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Elizabeth Lightfoot, Ph.D.
School of Social Work
University of Minnesota
elightfo@umn.edu
Traci LaLiberte, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare
University of Minnesota
lali0017@umn.edu
Recent Court decisions
State courts across the country have been involved in cases involving parental rights of people with disabilities. Two recent state Supreme Court decisions have ruled in favor of the parent with a disability, for varying reasons. These cases are offered as a resource for advocacy groups to learn more about this challenging issue.
In re D.A., 113 Ohio St. 3d 88
(Ohio 2007)
In re C.W.,211 S.W.3d 93, Case No. SC88049
(Mo. 2007)
Web sites
The Arc of the United States
www.thearc.org
202.783.2229
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
http://www.bazelon.org
202.467.5730
Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare
http://cehd.umn.edu/ssw/cascw
612.624.4231
The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities
www.nacdd.org
703.739.4400
National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
http://www.ncil.org
202.207.0334
National Disability Rights Network
www.napas.org
202.408.9514
Parents with Disabilities Online
http://www.disabledparents.net
Though the Looking Glass
www.lookingglass.org
800.644.2666