Decision-Making for the Permanent Placement of Children Missouri

Schedule of Hearings

Statute: § 210.720

A permanency hearing within 12 months of initial placement and annually thereafter

Persons Entitled to Attend Hearings

Statute:

Not specified in statutes reviewed

Determinations Made at Hearings

Statute: § 210.720

To determine a permanent plan for placement of the child in accordance with the best interests of the child

for California

Permanency Options

Statute: § 210.710

Return to parent

Adoption

Continuation of foster care