Decision-Making for the Permanent Placement of Children Minnesota
Statute: § 260C.201, Subd. 10
Not later than 6 months after the child has been placed out of the home to review agency efforts
Not later than 12 months after the child is placed out of the home to determine the permanent status of the child
Persons Entitled to Attend Hearings
Statute:
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Not specified in statutes reviewed
Determinations Made at Hearings
Statute: § 260C.201, Subd. 10
Whether continued out of home placement is necessary and appropriate
To determine the permanent status of a child who has been in placement 12 months or more
Permanency Options
Statute: § 260C.201, Subd. 1, 11
Return to parent
Transfer custody to a non-custodial parent
Transfer custody to a child-placing agency for
adoption
Transfer custody to a relative for guardianship
Independent living for a child age 16 or older
Long-term foster care under specified conditions
Foster care for a specified time period under
certain conditions
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