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- However, in those rare situations where disclosure of any information would cause the foster child or foster home to be exposed to a known threat, the County will ask the Court to order complete confidentiality.<\/li>\n
- Within a geographic service area, a single contractor is responsible for finding foster homes or other living arrangements for children in state care and providing them a full continuum of services.<\/li>\n
- The Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payment Program (PUB 372)\u00a0 provides information on the permanency option for children in long-term foster care placements with relative caregivers who have become the child’s legal guardian.<\/li>\n
- Depending on the preliminary findings regarding the allegations, the foster child may be removed from your home immediately .<\/li>\n
- CPS usually has legal custody of your child for a short time after your child returns to your care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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The Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payment Program (PUB 372)\u00a0 provides information on the permanency option for children in long-term foster care placements with relative caregivers who have become the child’s legal guardian. When determining permanent placement, the county placing agency gives preferential consideration to relatives and concurrent homes \u2013 that is, homes that provide foster care and are willing to provide a permanent home for the child if reunification fails. For those hearings that resource parents do not have a statutory right to attend, you are encouraged to communicate the status of the foster child to the social worker, social worker\u2019s supervisor, and the child\u2019s attorney. The foster parent is a valued member of the foster child\u2019s team and the county placing agency should promote and support an inclusive and team approach to decision making regarding the children in their care. At the time of placement, caregivers should always verify with the social worker or social worker\u2019s supervisor what Payment is available for the foster child and when the payments will start.<\/p>\n
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The court decides if you can afford to hire your own attorney. You can hire an attorney at your own expense or the court must appoint an attorney for you if you cannot afford one. You can come to court without an attorney and still be heard.. Even though you may not be required to go to court, one way to show that you are concerned about your child’s future is to attend the court hearings.<\/p>\n
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They provide kinship caregivers with education, support, advocacy and training. A foster family will do as much as they can to help your child. The judge may listen to both you and the agency and may make a decision based on your legal rights and what is best for your child. If the disagreement you are having with the agency is about your child’s return home or the agency’s refusal to let you visit, you may request the court to resolve it. Children in foster care must not receive physical punishment. A child is not required to participate in the caregiver’s particular religious practices or activities.<\/p>\n
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