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April 3, 2025 • 30 mins

***TRIGGER WARNING: Child Abuse and Child Neglect***

The foster care system is complex, and for many families, navigating the legal process can feel overwhelming.

In this episode of Rights + Remedies, Jill Roth-Gutman, a Child Welfare Law Specialist and experienced attorney, breaks down the key aspects of child welfare law and foster care.

Jill shares:
🔹 What actually happens in court during a foster care case
🔹 The steps to becoming a licensed foster home
🔹 The adoption process, and how foster children move toward permanency
🔹 Her work as a Guardian ad Litem in contested custody cases
🔹 How her book, Simplify Your Life, helps families organize important legal and personal documents for emergencies

With over 14 years of experience representing children in the system, Jill provides practical insights for foster parents, legal guardians, and anyone looking to understand the legal side of child welfare.


Connect with Jill Roth-Gutman:

📷 Follow Jill on Instagram: Roth-Gutman Law
📘 Find her on Facebook: Roth-Gutman Law
📱 For more on Jill's Guardian ad Litem services, visit her Website: Roth-Gutman Law
💼 Connect with Jill on LinkedIn: Jill Roth-Gutman

📘 Simplify Your Life with Jill's book: Simplify Your Life 

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