Decision-Making for the Permanent Placement of Children Kansas

Schedule of Hearings

Statute: § 38-1565

No more than 12 months after the child is placed outside the home and at least every 12 months thereafter

Within 90 days of a determination that reintegration is not a viable option

Persons Entitled to Attend Hearings

Statute: § 38-1565

All interested parties

Foster parents

Pre-adoptive parents

Relatives providing care

Determinations Made at Hearings

Statute: § 38-1565

Whether the child's needs are being met

Whether reintegration of the family continues to be a viable option

Permanency Options

Statute: §§ 38-1565; 38-1584

Return to parent

Adoption

Permanent guardianship

Transfer of custody to a fit and willing relative