Decision-Making for the Permanent Placement of Children Mississippi
Statute: § 43-15-13
Within 3 months of the child's placement in care and every 6 months thereafter
Persons Entitled to Attend Hearings
Statute: § 43-15-13
Parent
Foster parent
Grandparents
Guardian ad litem
Representatives of any private care agency which
has cared for the child
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Social workers assigned to the case
Determinations Made at Hearings
Statute: § 43-15-13
Extent of the care and support provided by the parent
Extent of communication with the child by the parent
Extent of compliance by the agency and the parent
with the social service plan
Permanency Options
Statute: § 43-15-13
Return to parent
Adoption
Placement with a relative
Other safe and adequate placement for children
who cannot return home or be placed for adoption
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