Decision-Making for the Permanent Placement of Children North Carolina

Schedule of Hearings

Statute: §§ 7B-507; 7B-906; 7B-907

Review hearing within 90 days after dispositional hearing; every 6 months thereafter

Permanency hearing within 12 months of order removing custody; every 6 months thereafter

Permanency hearing within 30 days of a finding that reasonable efforts to reunify are not required

Persons Entitled to Attend Hearings

Statute: § 9B-907

The parent

The child if age 12 or older

The guardian

Any foster parent, relative, or preadoptive
parent providing care for the child

The custodian or agency with custody

The guardian ad litem

Any other person or agency the court may specify

Determinations Made at Hearings

Statute: § 9B-907

Review the progress made in finalizing the permanent plan for the child or, if necessary, make a new permanent plan

Permanency Options

Statute: § 9B-907

Return to parent

Legal guardianship

Adoption

Another permanent living arrangement