Decision-Making for the Permanent Placement of Children Kansas
Statute: § 38-1565
No more than 12 months after the child is placed outside the home and at least every 12 months thereafter
Within 90 days of a determination that reintegration is not a viable option
Persons Entitled to Attend Hearings
Statute: § 38-1565
All interested parties
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Foster parents
Pre-adoptive parents
Relatives providing care
Determinations Made at Hearings
Statute: § 38-1565
Whether the child's needs are being met
Whether reintegration of the family continues to be a viable option
Permanency Options
Statute: §§ 38-1565; 38-1584
Return to parent
Adoption
Permanent guardianship
Transfer of custody to a fit and willing relative
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