25 CFR § 20.511 Financial Assistance and Social Services Programs

§ 20.511 Should permanency plans be developed?

Current through Jun 5, 2025 · Read all of Part 20

Permanency planning must be developed for all child placements within 6 months after initial placement of the child. Every reasonable effort will be made to preserve the family and/or reunify the children with the family and relatives when developing permanency plans. However, the child's health and safety are the paramount concern.

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