History

In 2011, the Arkansas Supreme Court created the Commission on Children, Youth, and Families to study and recommend improvements to the state-court practice for court-involved youth and families.

The Commission's work encompasses any court proceeding involving children, youth, and families. While child welfare and juvenile delinquency are frequently associated with children in the courts, children and families are involved in all types of court proceedings.

To improve interactions between children and families with the courts, the Commission collaborates with stakeholders to identify areas of need and opportunities for improvement.