Decision-Making for the Permanent Placement of Children Rhode Island

Schedule of Hearings

Statute: §§ 40-11-12.1; 40-11-12.2

Permanency hearing:

Within 12 months of the child's placement in
care; at least every 12 months thereafter

Within 30 days after a finding that reasonable efforts to reunify are not required

Persons Entitled to Attend Hearings

Statute: § 40-11.12.1

All parties

Foster parents

Any preadoptive parent or relative providing care
for the child

Determinations Made at Hearings

Statute: § 40-11.12.1

The appropriateness of the service plan

What services have been offered

Any further efforts that will promote the best
interests of the child

Permanency Options

Statute: § 40-11.12.2

Return to the parent

Adoption

Legal guardianship

Placement with a fit and willing relative

Another planned permanent living arrangement