Decision-Making for the Permanent Placement of Children Indiana

Schedule of Hearings

Statute: § 31-34-21-7

Not more than 30 days after a court finds that reasonable efforts to reunify or preserve the family are not required

Every 12 months after the date of the original disposition decree or the child's removal from the home, whichever comes first

Persons Entitled to Attend Hearings

Adopt in California

Statute:

Not specified in statutes reviewed

Determinations Made at Hearings

Statute: § 31-34-21-5

Whether the child's case plan, services, and placement meet the best interests of the child

Whether the county Office of Family and Children has made reasonable efforts to provide services

A projected date for the child to return home or be placed in another permanent placement

Permanency Options

Statute: § 31-34-21-7.5(1)

Return to the parent

Placement for adoption

Placement of the child with another responsible
person, usually a relative

Appointment of a legal guardian

Placement in another planned, permanent living
arrangement