Decision-Making for the Permanent Placement of Children Mississippi

Schedule of Hearings

Statute: § 43-15-13

Within 3 months of the child's placement in care and every 6 months thereafter

Persons Entitled to Attend Hearings

Statute: § 43-15-13

Parent

Foster parent

Grandparents

Guardian ad litem

Representatives of any private care agency which
has cared for the child

for California

Social workers assigned to the case

Determinations Made at Hearings

Statute: § 43-15-13

Extent of the care and support provided by the parent

Extent of communication with the child by the parent

Extent of compliance by the agency and the parent
with the social service plan

Permanency Options

Statute: § 43-15-13

Return to parent

Adoption

Placement with a relative

Other safe and adequate placement for children
who cannot return home or be placed for adoption