Decision-Making for the Permanent Placement of Children Georgia

Schedule of Hearings

Statute: § 15-11-58

No later than 30 days after the report submitted to the court does not contain a plan for reunification services

No later than 12 months after the child has entered foster care

Every 12 months thereafter for as long as the child remains in care

Persons Entitled to Attend Hearings

Statute: § 15-11-58

Parents

Custodian of the child

Foster parents

Any preadoptive parents or relatives providing
care

Determinations Made at Hearings

Statute: § 15-11-58

Whether the proposed case plan is appropriate for the child

Whether the department intends to petition for termination of the parents' parental rights

Permanency Options

Statute: § 15-11-58

Return to the parent

Adoption

Legal guardianship

Placement with a fit and willing relative

Another planned permanent living arrangement