Follows the structure and format of the authors' popular casebook - Children and the Law: Doctrine, Policy, and Practice. The authors have devoted entire chapters to the meaning of â?oparentâ?, civil and criminal abuse and neglect, the foster care system, adoption, medical decision-making, support and other financial responsibilities, protective legislation, and delinquency.

Follows the structure and format of the authors' popular casebook - Children and the Law: Doctrine, Policy, and Practice. The authors have devoted entire chapters to the meaning of "parent”, civil and criminal abuse and neglect, the foster care system, adoption, medical decision-making, support and other financial responsibilities, protective legislation, and delinquency.