Office of Children & Families in the Courts

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In February 2025, the Pennsylvania Benchbook (BB) 4th Edition was released. It is a comprehensive…Learn more about the Benchbook

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State Roundtable Workgroups

State Roundtable Workgroup Information and additional resources. Learn more about Pennsylvania State Roundtable Workgroups

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