Decision-Making for the Permanent Placement of Children Montana

Schedule of Hearings

Statute: § 41-3-445

Within 30 days of a determination that reasonable efforts are not required

No later than 12 months after the child enters care and every 12 months thereafter

Persons Entitled to Attend Hearings

Statute:

Not specified in statutes reviewed

Determinations Made at Hearings

Statute: § 41-3-445

Whether the permanency plan is in the best interests of the child

Whether the department has made reasonable efforts to finalize the plan

Permanency Options

Statute: § 41-3-445>

Reunification with the parent

Adoption

Appointment of a guardian

Placement with a relative

Another planned permanent arrangement when
circumstances warrant

Independent living for a child age 16 or older
 

Helping birth mothers find the right adoptive family.

Scott & Danielle(NY)

are hoping to adopt

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