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permanency plan
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A quick definition of permanency plan:
A permanency plan is a written plan that helps decide where a child who has been taken away from their parents will eventually live permanently. The plan can either be for the child to go back to their parents safely or for them to be adopted. If neither of these options is possible, the plan will provide for long-term foster care, relative care, or guardianship. Long-term foster care is the last option.
A more thorough explanation:
A permanency plan is a written strategy that outlines the eventual permanent placement of a child who has been removed from their parents. The plan aims to provide a safe and stable home for the child.
The plan typically includes one of the following options:
- Safe return to one or both parents
- Adoption
- Long-term foster care
- Relative care
- Guardianship
The goal of the permanency plan is to ensure that the child has a permanent home and a sense of stability. Long-term foster care is considered a last resort option under the Adoption and Safe Families Act.
For example, if a child is removed from their parents due to neglect, a permanency plan may be created to find a safe and permanent home for the child. The plan may involve reunification with the parents if they can demonstrate that they can provide a safe home for the child. If reunification is not possible, the plan may involve adoption or long-term foster care.