Cp 5-17 __full__ Jun 2026

| Area | Ages 0–4 | Ages 5–17 (CP 5-17) | |------|----------|----------------------| | | Observation, play‑based, caregiver interview | Direct, developmentally appropriate interview; child’s own words carry weight | | School input | Minimal unless daycare involved | Mandatory school record review; teacher/counselor interviews | | Placement decisions | Rapid removal if basic needs unmet | More emphasis on in‑home safety plans & teen autonomy | | Legal hearings | Parents speak for child | Child’s preference may be heard (age 12+ typically) |

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) cp 5-17

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