Decision-Making for the Permanent Placement of Children Alaska

Schedule of Hearings
Statute: §§ 47.10.080; 47.10.086

Within 12 months after the date a child enters foster care, and at least annually thereafter during the continuation of foster care
Within 30 days of a determination that reasonable efforts to reunify the family are not required

Persons Entitled to Attend Hearings
Statute: § 47.10.080

The child
Each parent
The Tribe
Foster parent or other out-of-home care provider
Guardian
Guardian ad litem

Determinations Made at Hearings
Statute: § 47.10.080

Whether the department has made reasonable efforts to offer appropriate family support services to the parent
Whether the parent has made substantial progress to remedy conduct or conditions in the home
If the plan is for the child to remain in out-of-home care, whether the child's placement continues to be appropriate

Permanency Options
Statute: § 47.10.080

When the establishing the permanency plan, the court shall determine whether:

*The child should be returned to the parent

*The child should be placed for adoption or legal guardianship and a petition for termination of parental rights be filed

*The child should be placed in another planned, permanent living arrangement and the steps needed to achieve the arrangement