Dependency: placement of child with relative.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve the process of placing children with relatives in dependency cases. Specifically, it requires courts to document the reasons why a child isn’t initially placed with a relative who has been considered, and clarifies that this documentation doesn’t prevent later placement. The bill also mandates that child welfare agencies assess relatives who request placement and ensures that the court considers the child’s relationship with the relative and other relevant factors when making placement decisions, particularly after reunification services have been terminated. It also clarifies that a relative’s disability is not a barrier to placement.
Key provisions
- Requires courts to document reasons for denying or delaying placement with a relative.
- Mandates child welfare agencies to assess relatives requesting placement.
- Specifies factors courts must consider when determining placement with a relative, including the child’s relationship and reunification plans.
- Clarifies that a relative’s disability does not preclude placement.
- Requires assessment of relatives who have not been previously assessed or found unsuitable.
- Allows for placement changes with relatives even after initial placement decisions.
- Addresses placement of Indian children according to specific preferences.
- Provides for searching for relatives to furnish identifying information to relatives of a previously adopted child whose adoption was disrupted.
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