What Are Reasonable Efforts

Statute:

Not specified in statutes reviewed

When Reasonable Efforts Are Required

Statute: § 43-283.01

Prior to placement to prevent or eliminate the need for removing the juvenile from the home

To make it possible for the juvenile to safely return home

If continuation of reasonable efforts is determined to be inconsistent with the permanency plan, efforts to place the juvenile in a timely manner and to finalize a permanent placement

When Reasonable Efforts Are NOT Required

Statute: § 43-283.01

The parent has subjected the juvenile to aggravated circumstances, including abandonment, torture, chronic abuse, or sexual abuse

The parent has committed murder or voluntary manslaughter of another child; aided, abetted, or attempted to commit such crime; or has committed felony assault resulting in serious bodily injury to the child or another child

Parental rights to another child have been terminated involuntarily