Child Care Law Project

Description of Child Care Law Project

Special Needs Care for Child Care Providers


Proyecto Legal de Cuidado de Niños.
Description of Child Care Law Project in Spanish.

Family Child Care Providers’ Rights & Responsibilities.
Pamphlet covering Zoning, Landlord/Tenant, Contracts, Licensing, Child Abuse Reporting, Tax Issues and Insurance.

Los Derechos y Responsabilidades de Operadoras de Guarderías Caseras.
Spanish language version of Family Child Care Providers’ Rights & Responsibilities pamphlet.

AIDS in Child Care Settings.
Pamphlet examining the legal responsibilities of child care providers who care for children who have AIDS or are HIV-infected (including confidentiality and discrimination).

Preguntas y Respuestas Sobre el SIDA en Guarderías de Niños.
Spanish language version of AIDS in Child Care Settings.

Child Care and Zoning.
Pamphlet covering State law restrictions on local (city) regulation of large family child care homes and centers. Includes examples of local child care ordinances and recommended actions for child care providers.

Guidelines for Releasing Children.
Pamphlet covers the providers’ rights and responsibilities when releasing children to their parent(s)’ or guardian(s)’ care. Includes explanation of custody orders and recommendations for situations involving non-married parents, separation, divorce, domestic violence and child abuse.

Guia Para la Entrega de Niños y de Custodia.
Spanish language version of Guidelines for Releasing Children.

Parent-Provider Contracts in Family Child Care Part 1
Part 1 of a booklet examining why using contracts makes good business sense, including a detailed sample contract and explanatory appendix.

Parent-Provider Contracts in Family Child Care Part 2
Part 2 of a booklet examining why using contracts makes good business sense, including a detailed sample contract and explanatory appendix.

Contratos Entre Padres y Proveedoras de Cuidado de Niños en Guarderías Caseras.
Spanish language version of Parent-Provider Contracts in Family Child Care.

Sample Admission Agreement for Child Care Centers.
32-page booklet that includes a sample admission agreement, an explanatory appendix, a discussion of State law requirements for center agreements, and a sample table of contents for a parent handbook.

When Parents Owe You Money.
Pamphlet that covers what child care providers can do to try to recover money owed them and what steps they can take to reduce the chances of this happening again in the future.

Que Hacer Cuando Padres Le Deben Dinero.
Spanish language version of When Parents Owe You Money.

Family Child Care Providers: Know Your Rights as Tenants.
Pamphlet that answers commonly asked questions about landlord restrictions on family child care operations, rent and security deposit increases, insurance and general principles of landlord/tenant law.

Operadoras de Guarderías Caseras: Conozcan Sus Derechos Como Inquilinas.
Spanish language version of Family Child Care Providers: Know Your Rights as Tenants.

Family Child Care Providers: Know Your Rights as Homeowners.
Pamphlet that answers commonly asked questions about deed restrictions, insurance, neighbors and taxes. Additionally, it discusses questions about a homeowners’ association’s right to impose restrictions on family child care operations, including fines, insurance and foreclosure.

Emergency & Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Issues for Family Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers.
This pamphlet informs nonprofit child care centers and family child care providers of their rights and responsibilities regarding disaster preparedness, recovery efforts and emergency plans, including an earthquake checklist.

Preparación en Caso de Emergencia y Asuntos de Recuperación Para Guarderías Domesticas de Cuidados Infantiles y Centros de Cuidados Infantiles.
Spanish language version of Emergency & Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Issues for Family Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers.

Obligations and Possible Liabilities of Directors of Charitable Nonprofit Corporations.
This pamphlet addresses duties and obligations of directors of charitable nonprofit corporations.

Forming a Charitable, Tax-Exempt, Nonprofit Corporation.
This pamphlet addresses nonprofit incorporation, tax exemption under federal law and how to form a nonprofit organization.

Child Abuse/Domestic Violence and Child Care.
This pamphlet discusses providers’ rights and responsibilities as mandated child abuse reporters, abuse in the child care setting and domestic violence issues related to child care.

Faith-Based Organizations and Child Care Centers.
This pamphlet addresses the legal issues involved when a faith-based organization decides to operate a child care center.

Employment Law Issues for Child Care Programs.
This pamphlet covers a wide range of employment issues including hiring, performance evaluations, personnel policies, firing and a special section on independent contractors.



Children's Rights Project


General Education - California School Rights and Responsibilities

Proyecto De Los Derechos De Niños

California Nonresident Tuition Exemption Request (AB 540)

California’s Welfare & Health Programs
A Guide For Teens

California’s Welfare & Health Programs
Los Angeles Version 

Programas de Salud de y Beneficios Sociales de California
Guia Para Adolescentes

Consent & Confidentiality: What Teens Should Know

Get The Truth About Teen Dating Violence & Domestic Violence
(Public Counsel & Break the Cycle)

Immigration: What Teens Need to Know

Inmigración Lo Que Jóvenes Deberían Saber 

Is My Baby Safe?
Straight Talk to Teen Parents on Child Abuse & Neglect

Legal Issues For Teen Families

Pregnant? A Teen Parent? Protect Your Future -Stay In School

Sex? Choices For Teens

So You Want to Become Emancipated?

Statutory Rape: What You Should Know

Teens in Foster Care & Their Babies

[English] Understanding the Juvenile Delinquency System (Updated 4/18/07)

[Spanish] Understanding the Juvenile Delinquency System (Updated 4/18/07)

[Spanish] Understanding the Juvenile Justice System (Updated 4/20/07)

Legal Guardianship of the Person

Guardianship of the Person and the Pro Per Guardianship Clinic

Tutela Legal De La Persona

Tranquilidad De Conciencia

Peace of Mind Program (Joint Guardianship of the Person)

Tutela Legal
Un Folleto Para Niños Y Jovenes

Violación Estatutaria : Lo Que Usted Debe De Saber

Emancipación

Oficina de Asistencia Legal para Adolescentes

Teen Legal Clinic

Sealing Your Juvenile Records

Sellando Tu Expediente Juvenil

Guardianship of the Person                       
ATTORNEY MANUAL


Legislative Alert: New Law Governing Nonprofits and Charitable Fundraising in California Takes Effect January 1, 2005

Legislative Alert: New Law Governing Commercial Web Sites and Online Service Providers in California: "California Online Privacy Protection Act"


Legal Issues For Small Businesses and Nonprofit Agencies

Asuntos Legales Para Negocios Pequenos y Agencies no Lucrativas

Conducting Business Abroad

El Manejo de Negocios en el Extranjero

Copyrights & Trademarks

Derechos de Autor y Marcas Comerciales

Leave Policies

Licencia Para Ausentase

Application For Legal Assistance To Incorporate A Nonprofit Organization

Guide to Forming A Charitable, Tax-Exempt Nonprofit Organization

Compliance Alert - Mutual Directorships

Wage Order 4-2001

Minimum Wage-2001

Bloodborne Pathogen Regulation Changes

Frequently asked questions about the bloodborne pathogens Standard.

Mandatory Employee Leaves

Summary of California Wage and Hour Laws

New IRS Regulations Call For Expanded Disclosure of Documents

Summary of Legal Consent Requirements for Medical Treatment of Minors

Compliance Alert - Checklist to Maintain Tax-Exempt 501(c)(3) Status

Compliance Alert - Public Support Test

Bankruptcy Resources

Information and Training Manual for Free Legal Clinics


“ INS v. Karim, Decision of the Immigration Judge, June 21, 2000 (Released on Aug. 17, 2000)”

Pages 1-25 26-50 51-75 76-100 101-126

Battered Undocumented Immigrants May Qualify for Immigration Benefits Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)