Courts have well-established roles in oversight. ● Safety:children are protected while under court jurisdiction ● Permanency:children have permanency and stability ● Well-Being: children’s needs are met

 Where traditional courts are seen as neutral interpreters of the law, guiding an adversarial process, problem-solving courts guide a collaborative process to solve problems.  “If we are ever going to effectuate change in the child welfare system, judges have to take the lead.” National Center for State Courts  How do we solve problems & effectuate change?

●Can establish a baseline against which to measure the success of the expectations you implemented ●Can assist courts in allocating resources ●Can assist in making further improvements

Martin Luther King, Jr. Letter from Birmingham Jail (1963) “justice too long delayed is justice denied”

 Access to Educational Records  Attendance in Court by Education Professionals  Appointment of Education Decision-Makers  Overcome Confidentiality Concerns  Solving Transportation Issues  Compel Enrollment  Individualize Services