Decision-Making for the Permanent Placement of Children Iowa
Statute: § 232.58(1)
Within 12 months of the date the child was removed from the home
In a case where the reasonable efforts requirement has been waived, a hearing shall be held within 30 days
Persons Entitled to Attend Hearings
Statute:
Not specified in statutes reviewed
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Determinations Made at Hearings
Statute: § 232.104
Whether services have been offered to the family to correct the situation that led to the child's removal from home
Whether the best interests of the child are being served
Permanency Options
Statute: §§ 232.104(2); 232.117
Return to the parent
Termination of parental rights and adoption of the child
Guardianship
Transfer of custody to a suitable person
Another planned permanent living arrangement
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