Decision-Making for the Permanent Placement of Children Louisiana

Schedule of Hearings

Statute: Ch. Code Art. 692; 702

Case review hearing:

Within 3 months after disposition if the child was placed prior to the hearing; no more than 6 months after the removal of the child

Every 6 months thereafter until the child is permanently placed

Permanency hearing:

Within 30 days of a finding that reunification is not required

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9 months after disposition if the child was placed prior to the hearing; no more than 12 months after the removal of the child

Every 12 months thereafter until the child is permanently placed

Persons Entitled to Attend Hearings

Statute:

Not specified in statutes reviewed

Determinations Made at Hearings

Statute: Ch. Code Art. 690; 702

The appropriateness of the placement

The extent of compliance with the case plan

Extent of progress toward correcting the
circumstances necessitating placement in foster
care

Whether the department has made reasonable
efforts to reunify the family or to finalize the
child's placement

Permanency Options

Statute: Ch. Code Art. 702

Return to the parent
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Placement with a legal guardian

Placement in the legal custody of a relative

Placement in the least restrictive, most family-
like alternative permanent living arrangement
 

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