This is an official California Judicial Council approved form, a Termination of Dependency document for use in California courts. Complete the form by filling in the blanks as appropriate. USLF control no. CA-JV-364
San Bernardino California Termination of Dependency is a legal process that allows the court to terminate the dependency jurisdiction over a child or children. This occurs when the court determines that the parent or guardian has successfully remedied the issues that initially led to the dependency placement. The termination of dependency can be initiated by the San Bernardino County Department of Children and Family Services (CFS) or by the parent or guardian themselves through a Petition for Termination of Dependency. This process aims at reuniting the child with their biological parents or legal guardians, by confirming that the circumstances that made the child dependent no longer exist. There are several types of San Bernardino California Termination of Dependency, depending on the specific circumstances of the case. These types include: 1. Voluntary Termination of Dependency: This happens when the parent or guardian agrees to terminate the dependency voluntarily, usually after meeting certain conditions set by the court or resolving the issues that led to the dependency. 2. Reunification Termination: This occurs when the court finds that the parent or guardian has successfully completed the court-ordered services and has demonstrated the ability to provide a safe and stable home for the child. In such cases, the court may decide to terminate the dependency jurisdiction and reunify the child with the parent or guardian. 3. Permanent Termination: In situations where the parent or guardian has not met the court's requirements or resolved the issues that led to the dependency, the court may decide to terminate the dependency jurisdiction permanently. This typically happens when it is determined that reunification with the parent or guardian is not in the best interest of the child. Before making a decision on termination, the court carefully considers the child's well-being and conducts hearings to evaluate the progress made by the parent or guardian. The court also considers input from all relevant parties, including the child, if appropriate. The overall objective of San Bernardino California Termination of Dependency is to ensure the child's safety and welfare by placing them in a stable and nurturing environment. In summary, San Bernardino California Termination of Dependency is a legal process that aims to reunify children with their parents or legal guardians by terminating the dependency jurisdiction once the issues that made the child dependent have been addressed. The process may involve voluntary termination, reunification termination, or permanent termination based on the specific circumstances of the case.San Bernardino California Termination of Dependency is a legal process that allows the court to terminate the dependency jurisdiction over a child or children. This occurs when the court determines that the parent or guardian has successfully remedied the issues that initially led to the dependency placement. The termination of dependency can be initiated by the San Bernardino County Department of Children and Family Services (CFS) or by the parent or guardian themselves through a Petition for Termination of Dependency. This process aims at reuniting the child with their biological parents or legal guardians, by confirming that the circumstances that made the child dependent no longer exist. There are several types of San Bernardino California Termination of Dependency, depending on the specific circumstances of the case. These types include: 1. Voluntary Termination of Dependency: This happens when the parent or guardian agrees to terminate the dependency voluntarily, usually after meeting certain conditions set by the court or resolving the issues that led to the dependency. 2. Reunification Termination: This occurs when the court finds that the parent or guardian has successfully completed the court-ordered services and has demonstrated the ability to provide a safe and stable home for the child. In such cases, the court may decide to terminate the dependency jurisdiction and reunify the child with the parent or guardian. 3. Permanent Termination: In situations where the parent or guardian has not met the court's requirements or resolved the issues that led to the dependency, the court may decide to terminate the dependency jurisdiction permanently. This typically happens when it is determined that reunification with the parent or guardian is not in the best interest of the child. Before making a decision on termination, the court carefully considers the child's well-being and conducts hearings to evaluate the progress made by the parent or guardian. The court also considers input from all relevant parties, including the child, if appropriate. The overall objective of San Bernardino California Termination of Dependency is to ensure the child's safety and welfare by placing them in a stable and nurturing environment. In summary, San Bernardino California Termination of Dependency is a legal process that aims to reunify children with their parents or legal guardians by terminating the dependency jurisdiction once the issues that made the child dependent have been addressed. The process may involve voluntary termination, reunification termination, or permanent termination based on the specific circumstances of the case.
