Decision-Making for the Permanent Placement of Children Georgia
Statute: § 15-11-58
No later than 30 days after the report submitted to the court does not contain a plan for reunification services
No later than 12 months after the child has entered foster care
Every 12 months thereafter for as long as the child remains in care
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Persons Entitled to Attend Hearings
Statute: § 15-11-58
Parents
Custodian of the child
Foster parents
Any preadoptive parents or relatives providing
care
Determinations Made at Hearings
Statute: § 15-11-58
Whether the proposed case plan is appropriate for the child
Whether the department intends to petition for termination of the parents' parental rights
Permanency Options
Statute: § 15-11-58
Return to the parent
Adoption
Legal guardianship
Placement with a fit and willing relative
Another planned permanent living arrangement
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