Practice Area
Permanency Hearing
A permanency hearing is held within twelve months of the child entering foster care or under the guardianship of another relative. During this hearing, the court will have the authority to decide if the child should be returned to their parent(s) or permanently stay under the guardianship of a relative or in foster care. If the judge decides that it is not in the best interest for the child to return home, a permanent plan will be selected. Permanent plans can include adoption and legal guardianship.
