PURPOSE OF THE ATTORNEYS FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM

The purpose of the Attorneys for Children (hereinafter AFC) Program is to provide representation to minors in many kinds of court proceedings (such as juvenile delinquency, custody and visitation, and child protective proceedings). There are approximately 600 attorneys who serve as AFCs on panels in the twenty two counties comprising the Fourth Department. The AFC Program administers the AFC panels, including processing their vouchers for payment; providing extensive and mandatory legal education; and providing support services.

Below is a brief description of the contents contained in the links located to the left of this page.

Administrative Handbook:

• Contact information for AFC Program staff
• Relevant Statutes and Regulations
• AFC Advisory Committee and Liaison Representatives
• Information about Education/Training/CLE

Case Digest:

• Fourth Dept. Family law cases digested in August and January through the most recent decision list

Training Videos:

• Domestic Violence and other training videos, CLE forms for video training, evaluation forms

Ethics For Attorneys For Children:

• General Policy Considerations, Ethical Questions & Answers, Cases on Ethics

Forms:

• Appeals, Custody & Visitation, JD/PINS, and AFC forms

Frequently Asked Questions:

• How to become an AFC, how to hire an expert, how to order a transcript, etc.

Guidelines:

• Guidelines For Attorneys for Children in the Fourth Department

Hon. Michael F. Dillon Awards:

• Pictures of recipients of the Hon. Michael F. Dillon award and a list of past recipients

AFCIV Access:

• Link to AFC Internet Voucher System website

AFCIV Reimbursement Guidelines:

• AFC Compensation and Reimbursement Guidelines, how to reimburse an expert, how to order a transcript, instructions for AFCIV system

Panel List:

• List of AFCs by County with training deadlines

Program Staff:

• Who’s Who in the AFC Program

Prospective:

• Initial training information about how to become an AFC

Resources:

• Website address for information on finding an expert in your area

Rules:

• Rules of the Appellate Division, Fourth Dept. Part 1032: Operation of AFC Program

Seminars:

• Agendas/Directions/Continuing Legal Education information of AFC update seminars