Values and Goals

Values CJI Promotes

• Child centered (operating “through the eyes of the child”)
• Timeliness
• Safety and stability of the child
• A permanent, nurturing family for each child through reunification, adoption, or transfer of custody to a relative
• Recognition of cultural, social, and economic differences
• System accountability
• Due process protection of the parties

Goals CJI Will Meet

• Form a child protection system collaborative aimed at providing a permanent, nurturing family for the child
• Implement case processing best practices
• Establish an assessment process aimed at continuous improvement of practices, policies, and procedures
• Strengthen judicial oversight of child protection cases