Decision-Making for the Permanent Placement of Children Maryland

Schedule of Hearings

Statute: Fam. Law § 5-525

Administrative review by the local board every 6 months

Persons Entitled to Attend Hearings

Statute:

Not specified in statutes reviewed

Determinations Made at Hearings

Statute: Fam. Law § 5-525

To determine the success of efforts to meet the goals set out in the permanency plan

To determine the agreement with the parents in voluntary placement

Permanency Options

Statute: Fam. Law § 5-525

In descending order of priority:

Return to parent

Placement with a relative for adoption,
guardianship, or care and custody

Adoption by a current foster parent

Adoption by another approved family

Placement in a permanent foster home with a
specific caregiver

Independent living

Long-term foster care