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Welcome to the Allegheny County Children's Court, Child Protection and Permanency Department!

The Child Protection and Permanency Department is committed to a court system which best addresses every child's need for safety and a permanent loving home and family. The Child Protection and Permanency Department handles matters including:

• Dependency and Foster Care
• Permanent Legal Custodianship and Independent Living
• Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption
• Ensuring that safety and permanence for children is addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion, in accordance with best practices and accepted performance measures.
• Effective case tracking and data analysis for more informed decision making to improve outcomes for children.
• Effective collaboration with community agencies on behalf of children.
• Efficient and user-friendly access to the court system and meaningful court participation.
• Cross-systems training programs which promote practice area and cultural competencies.