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Dependency Petition

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DEPENDENCY PETITION. This form is used in Pennsylvania juvenile court to request that a child be declared a dependent due to abuse, neglect, abandonment, truancy, or other conditions that threaten the child's well-being. Filed by a child welfare agency or legal authority, it outlines the legal basis and specific facts supporting the claim, and may request emergency placement or protective custody. The petition also addresses efforts made to prevent removal from the home, possible placement options, and whether the child may be an Indian child under federal law. It asks the court to schedule a hearing and determine whether court intervention, services, or removal is necessary for the child’s safety and welfare. www.FormsWorkflow.com

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