Permanency Planning Georgia
Statute: Ga. Code Ann. § 15-11-94(a) (WESTLAW through 2000 Gen. Assem.)
Law:
In considering the termination of parental rights, the court shall first determine whether there is present clear and convincing evidence of parental misconduct or inability. If there is clear and convincing evidence of such parental misconduct or inability, the court shall then consider whether termination of parental rights is in the best interest of the child, after considering the physical, mental, emotional, and moral condition and needs of the child who is the subject of the proceeding, including the need for a secure and stable home.
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Concurrent Planning
Statute: Ga. Code Ann. § 15-11-58(a)(6) (WESTLAW through End of 2003 Reg. Sess.)
Law:
Reasonable efforts to place a child for adoption or with a legal guardian may be made concurrently with reasonable efforts of the type described to reunify the family.
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