Decision-Making for the Permanent Placement of Children Virginia
Statute: §§ 16.1-281; 16.1-282.1
A hearing within 75 days of removal to review and approve the foster care plan
A permanency hearing within 11 months of the dispositional hearing
Persons Entitled to Attend Hearings
Statute: § 16.1-281
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The parent
The child if age 12 years or older
The guardian ad litem
The parent's attorney
Any other person standing in loco parentis
Foster parents
Determinations Made at Hearings
Statute: § 16.1-281
Whether the parent has made marked progress toward reunification with the child
Whether reasonable efforts have been made
Permanency Options
Statute: § 16.1-281
Return to parent
Transfer custody to a fit and willing relative
Adoption
Permanent foster care
Independent living for a child age 16 years or
older
Another planned permanent living arrangement
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