Decision-Making for the Permanent Placement of Children Iowa

Schedule of Hearings

Statute: § 232.58(1)

Within 12 months of the date the child was removed from the home

In a case where the reasonable efforts requirement has been waived, a hearing shall be held within 30 days

Persons Entitled to Attend Hearings

Statute:

Not specified in statutes reviewed

for California

Determinations Made at Hearings

Statute: § 232.104

Whether services have been offered to the family to correct the situation that led to the child's removal from home

Whether the best interests of the child are being served

Permanency Options

Statute: §§ 232.104(2); 232.117

Return to the parent

Termination of parental rights and adoption of the child

Guardianship

Transfer of custody to a suitable person

Another planned permanent living arrangement