When children are abused or neglected by parents or caregivers, the
child
protective system must intervene to keep kids safe. But legal programs
can
step in so that child protective services need not be involved. They
can
help families affected by HIV, serve parents with mental health or
substance abuse issues and help vulnerable families access public
benefits. This report from the American Bar Association Center on
Children
and the Law offers detailed profiles. Cost: $25
http://www.abanet.org/child/catalog/books.html