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![ARS principal attorney Jessica Ryan, with colleagues by her side, speaks at a community event celebrating a U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).](https://mc-379cbd4e-be3f-43d7-8383-5433-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/adult-representation-services/-/media/Adult-Representation-Services/Featured/speaker-outside-a-community-event-rollup.jpg?h=520&iar=0&w=800&rev=db97abb7d3e140e4992af459e33ae3a2&hash=4CB55B235DD11E497642BA5CCDE38BE5)
Protecting the rights of American Indian families isn’t just a job, it’s a mission
For ARS attorney Jessica Ryan, working to protect the rights of American Indian families is a professional and personal mission. Her depth of knowledge is an incredible benefit to the clients served by ARS.![adult representation team photo outside](https://mc-379cbd4e-be3f-43d7-8383-5433-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/adult-representation-services/-/media/Adult-Representation-Services/Featured/ars-team-photo-rollup.jpg?h=520&iar=0&w=800&rev=b7427f45390844578f9a17c1dfb8209a&hash=7FD00AFEC2B4E612C3A1E51671E059DB)
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Guardianship attorney celebrates success, shares expertise with colleagues - April 2023
ARS client Jenny smiles in celebration after the successful dismissal of her guardianship.![jamielee brown](https://mc-379cbd4e-be3f-43d7-8383-5433-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/adult-representation-services/-/media/Adult-Representation-Services/Featured/jamielee-brown.jpg?h=520&iar=0&w=800&rev=b30d1b823b704394b55faa1a395578ff&hash=9225F521DAD33779598406550CB53A2E)
Staff highlights: Jamielee Brown, Case management assistant - March 2023
Jamielee Brown uses her social work expertise and passion for maternal health to help families facing child protection involvement. The parents’ “well-being determines the health of the next generation,” Brown said.![julia durst swearing in](https://mc-379cbd4e-be3f-43d7-8383-5433-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/adult-representation-services/-/media/Adult-Representation-Services/Featured/julia-durst.jpg?h=520&iar=0&w=800&rev=c8c026a09a464002bc15149b1c3b35cd&hash=5F13AF0E9BE45BDF2C25E65A999FE8C4)
In honor of Women’s History Month, ARS honors women in law - March 2023
ARS Director: “As I reflected on Women’s History Month, I thought of Julia’s swearing-in, the role of women in the ARS office and the broader legal profession, and my own journey.”![pregnant women sitting on a couch](https://mc-379cbd4e-be3f-43d7-8383-5433-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/adult-representation-services/-/media/Adult-Representation-Services/Featured/pregnant-women.jpg?h=520&iar=0&w=800&rev=9eb24c784d264f89b64d83bf19ddf073&hash=0A362AA14AFC6A2F397FD1A05F60A94F)
New Health Equity Legal Project focuses on maternal health, family stability - March 2023
Health Equity Legal Project (HELP): Providing legal services and support for parents at risk of child protection involvement. Focusing on health and stability to keep families intact.![key in door](https://mc-379cbd4e-be3f-43d7-8383-5433-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/adult-representation-services/-/media/Adult-Representation-Services/Featured/key-in-door.jpg?h=520&iar=0&w=800&rev=e1f3f0f14eac4f2da0f721066d6d07e2&hash=CE58E68D5E57319A53BB41C499C20E04)
Client highlights: ARS helped LaTanya keep her housing - February 2023
With the help of Adult Representation Services and additional supports, LaTanya has found stability and is looking forward to more years in her home.![terrance hendricks outside](https://mc-379cbd4e-be3f-43d7-8383-5433-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/adult-representation-services/-/media/Adult-Representation-Services/Featured/ars-terrance-hendricks.jpg?h=520&iar=0&w=800&rev=48647736043d4c8bbb85adc961d0ee46&hash=26B674497401DCDE7096BAA5729BA98C)
Staff highlights: Terrance Hendricks, Attorney - February 2023
"ARS amplifies black voices through zealous advocacy,” says ARS attorney Terrance Hendricks.![mans hands on paper with a pen](https://mc-379cbd4e-be3f-43d7-8383-5433-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/adult-representation-services/-/media/Adult-Representation-Services/Featured/hands-with-paper-and-pen.jpg?h=520&iar=0&w=800&rev=93c2105ea6034dfc8419e744da06567a&hash=1D53F2E30FA900B13B4F5F98326BF6CE)