Waiver of Reunification Services

Judicial Council of California · Juvenile

Verified current as of August 1, 2026

This form allows a parent or guardian to give up their right to receive court-ordered family reunification services designed to help them regain custody of a child in foster care. Child protective services agencies and parents use this form when a parent voluntarily agrees not to pursue reunification services, which can speed up the dependency case process and allow the court to move toward alternative permanency options like adoption or guardianship.