Legal Rights of Foster Parents

In this course, attorney Frederick J. Magovern delves into the complex law surrounding the relationship between foster parents and the children for whom they care. The purpose of this discussion is to provide current and prospective foster parents with a clearer understanding of their critical role and their legal rights as foster parents and the legal framework governing foster care.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Enable foster parents to understand their role and their rights in the New York foster care system
2. Understand what foster parents must know and must be told about their foster child's background and needs
3. Learn what foster parents need to know to successfully navigate administrative hearing and the judicial system
4. Examine critical case law