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Child in Need of Services (CHINS)

As in care and protection cases, legal representation by CLCM lawyers in CHINS proceedings is dictated by court assignment. CHINS matters are filed by parents, school officials and/or police who allege that a child/youth is repeatedly refusing to obey the reasonable rules and regulations of a parent/guardian; repeatedly runs away from home; willfully misses school (more than 8 days a quarter); and/or repeatedly fails to follow the rules of the school. Legal representation in these cases also is governed by CPCS/CAFL; therefore, Children's Law Center attorneys who handle CHINS matters have been certified by CPCS to do so.