Petition For Adjudication Of Wardship {CCJP 0631}

CCJP 0631 - PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION OF WARDSHIP. This form is used in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Child Protection Division, to request that a minor be declared a ward of the court. This petition is typically filed by a representative of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) or another authorized party, and it initiates a legal proceeding to place a child under the court’s protection due to allegations of abuse, neglect, or dependency. The form includes detailed information about the child, such as their name, birthdate, current location, and the names and addresses of their parents, guardian, or custodian. It outlines whether the child was taken into protective custody and lists specific legal grounds under the Juvenile Court Act—such as lack of care, injurious environment, physical or sexual abuse, or being a drug-exposed infant—that justify state intervention. The petitioner affirms that it is in the best interest of the minor and the public for the court to assume responsibility over the child’s welfare and asks the court to issue appropriate orders to protect the child. www.FormsWorkflow.com