Decision-Making for the Permanent Placement of Children Kentucky
Statute: § 610.125
Dispositional hearing no later than 12 months after the child has entered foster care
Every 12 months thereafter as long as the child remains in placement
Persons Entitled to Attend Hearings
Statute: § 610.125
Parent
Foster parent
Pre-adoptive parent
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Relative providing care to the child
Attorney for the parent
Attorney or CASA for the child
Determinations Made at Hearings
Statute: § 610.125
Review of the case progress report and results achieved
Evaluation of child's current placement and services to the child
Recommendations for services needed
Recommendations as to the permanency goal for the child
Permanency Options
Statute: § 610.125
Return to parent
Adoption
Permanent custodianship
Independent living for a child age 16 years or
older
Another planned permanent living ar
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