The California Ex Parte Procedures for Dependency Courts (Forms Packet) is a set of forms and information designed to help individuals navigate the court system in cases of child dependency. It includes the forms necessary to initiate a dependency case, the motions to be filed in the case, and various other documents that may be required by the court. The packet includes several types of forms, such as the Petition for Dependency, Request for Hearing, and Notice of Hearing forms, as well as the Declaration of Readiness to Proceed, the Notice of Rights and Responsibilities, and the Order for Investigation and Report. Additionally, there are forms for guardianship and termination of parental rights, as well as forms for the appointment of counsel and for the appointment of a Social Worker. The packet also includes instructions on how to complete each form and information about the different types of hearings that may be held in a dependency case.