Care and Protection (C&P) Petition – Massachusetts Alliance of Juvenile Court Clinics (MAJCC)

From Worry to Stability: Bennie

Bennie, 12, was chronically absent from school. He was living with his paternal grandmother and father who was bedridden due to intestinal cancer and complications from a prior injury. His mother had abandoned the family years before; Bennie had never developed a meaningful relationship with her. The school knew Bennie was anxious about being away…

Breaking the Cycle of System Failures: Jessica

Jessica, 17, appeared before the Juvenile Court following a Care and Protection (C&P) petition citing serious concerns about her mental health and serious neglect at home. The judge referred her for a Juvenile Court Clinic evaluation. Four months earlier, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) had removed her three younger siblings due to neglect….