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Department of Children's Services adopts rule requiring permanency plans within 30 days; trauma‑informed parent education required before reunification after 6+

5034027 · June 18, 2025
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Summary

DCS updated rules to require a permanency plan within 30 days of a child's removal from the home and to require parents whose children have been in state custody six months or longer due to abuse or neglect to complete trauma-informed education before reunification.

The Department of Children's Services presented rule updates that require permanency plans be developed within 30 days after a child is placed into foster care and that plans include a statement of responsibilities for the parents, the department and the case manager.

Jim Layman, legislative…

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