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Section 13: Tools
Affidavits
- Instructions - Affidavit In Support of Order In Aid of Investigation
- Sample - Affidavit In Support of Order In Aid of Investigation (PDF Document)
- Instructions - Sample Affidavit In Support of Order to Participate in Services
- Sample - Affidavit In Support of Order to Participate in Services (PDF document)
- Instructions - Sample Affidavit In Support of Order for Removal of Alleged Perpetrator
- Sample - Affidavit In Support of Order for Removal of Alleged Perpetrator (PDF Document)
- Instructions - Removal Affidavit
- Sample - Removal Affidavit (PDF Document)
- Bolstering Allegations Without Revealing Reporters
Citizenship & Immigration
- Glossary of Citizenship and Immigration Terms
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Information for Child Welfare Workers
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Information for Juvenile Courts
- Motion for Findings Regarding Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
- 2019 Affidavit to Support SIJ Motion
- Order Regarding Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Findings
- Clarifying Order Regarding Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
- Letter Giving Notice to Foreign Consul
- Consulates of Mexico in Texas 2020
- Immigration International Resources 2020
- DFPS Citizenship Immigration Contacts 2020
Court of Continuing & Exclusive Jurisdiction
Evidence
- Authorization for Release of Information(PDF Document)
- Motion and Order to Authorize Disclosure of Records and Confidential Communications (PDF Document)
- Physician's Affidavit- Travis County (PDF Document)
- Physician's Affidavit- Alternate Sample(PDF Document)
- Request to Texas Dept Criminal Justice for Pen Pack (PDF Document)
- Acronyms for Commonly Encountered Degrees, Licenses, and Certifications
- Sample Questions for Expert Witnesses
- Medical Evaluation of Burn Injuries
- Commonly Abused Drugs
- Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs
- "When A Child Stands Alone: The Search for Corroborating Evidence," Victor I. Vieth
ICPC
Indian Child Welfare Act
- Guidelines for ICWA
- Indian Child & Family Questionnaire
- ICWA Emergency Removal Affidavit
- 2019 Tribal Agents for Service
- Notice of Pending Custody Proceeding
- Notice to Bureau of Indian Affairs
- ICWA Consent to Relinquish Parental Rights
Jury Trials
Medical Issues
Paternity
- Paternity Registry Inquiry Request (VS-134)
- Paternity Questionnaire (PDF Document)
- Mother’s Affidavit Regarding Child’s Father(PDF Document)