What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney position at Dependency Advocacy Center?
Interdisciplinary legal services for the reunification and preservation of families in Santa Clara County's child welfare system.If you have a court case in Santa Clara County that involves CPS (Department of Family and Children's Services) and need legal representation, or if you have been contacted by Santa Clara County CPS and need legal advice, DAC is here to help.Imagine a world where the integrity of every family is fiercely protected— a world where parents and children are safely rooted together in communities, not in court rooms. DAC’s Holistic Approach Dependency Advocacy Center (DAC) serves Santa Clara County parents and children involved in the child welfare system. DAC’s multi-pronged approach to advocacy focuses on both protecting the client’s legal rights while simultaneously engaging the client to better their circumstances, with the goal of making the family whole again. DAC supports families involved in the system through an interdisciplinary team : Attorneys providing free legal representationSocial Workers providing clinical expertiseMentor Parents that have lived experience in the child welfare systemSince 2008, DAC’s work has supported thousands of families in reunifying with or preventing the removal of children from their family home.Breaking Cycles of System Involvement DAC's team has helped many individuals regain their lives. Effective intervention strategies that target long-term family wellbeing are essential, as parents and children served by DAC are particularly susceptible to repeated cycles of separation and court involvement.For funding, media, or general inquiries, please submit the form below.If you require immediate representation on an active dependency case, call DAC’s main office at 408-995-0714.Which group would you like to contact?— All fields are requiredMain OfficeMain : 408-995-0714Fax : 408-516-381231 N. Second Street, Suite 300San Jose, CA 95113#J-18808-Ljbffr