Decision-Making for the Permanent Placement of Children Minnesota

Schedule of Hearings

Statute: § 260C.201, Subd. 10

Not later than 6 months after the child has been placed out of the home to review agency efforts

Not later than 12 months after the child is placed out of the home to determine the permanent status of the child

Persons Entitled to Attend Hearings

Statute:

Not specified in statutes reviewed

Determinations Made at Hearings

Statute: § 260C.201, Subd. 10

Whether continued out of home placement is necessary and appropriate

To determine the permanent status of a child who has been in placement 12 months or more

Permanency Options

Statute: § 260C.201, Subd. 1, 11

Return to parent

Transfer custody to a non-custodial parent

Transfer custody to a child-placing agency for
adoption

Transfer custody to a relative for guardianship

Independent living for a child age 16 or older

Long-term foster care under specified conditions

Foster care for a specified time period under
certain conditions