Decision-Making for the Permanent Placement of Children District of Columbia

Schedule of Hearings

Statute: §§ 4-1301.09a; 16-2323

Within 12 months of the child's entry into foster care and at least every 6 months thereafter

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

Persons Entitled to Attend Hearings

Statute: § 16-2323

All parties and their attorneys

for California

Determinations Made at Hearings

Statute: § 16-2323

The safety of the child

The continuing necessity for and appropriateness of the placement

The extent of compliance with the case plan

The extent of progress toward alleviating the
causes necessitating placement in foster care

A date by which the child may be returned to the
parent or placed in a permanent placement

Permanency Options

Statute: § 16-2323

Return to the parent

Placement for adoption

Legal custody or guardianship

Another planned permanent living arrangement,
such as placement with a kinship caregiver, another relative placement, or independent
living