| Purpose |
A
Motion for Review of Permanency Plan is filed to ensure that progress is
made in implementing the written permanency plan and the concurrent plan.
It is required to ensure that children do not linger in foster
care. Federal and state law
require that a permanency plan hearing be held at least annually on every
child in the care and custody of the Commissioner.
The
Motion for Review of Permanency Plan shall be filed at the same time as
the Motion to Maintain Commitment using the DCF-2240. |
| When to
File |
A
Motion for Review of Permanency Plan is filed to ensure that progress is
made in implementing the written permanency plan and the concurrent plan.
It is required to ensure that children do not linger in foster
care. Federal and state law
require that a permanency plan hearing be held at least annually on every
child in the care and custody of the Commissioner.
The
Motion for Review of Permanency Plan shall be filed at the same time as
the Motion to Maintain Commitment using the DCF-2240. |
| Who is Named in
the Motion |
A
Motion for Review of Permanency Plan is filed to ensure that progress is
made in implementing the written permanency plan and the concurrent plan.
It is required to ensure that children do not linger in foster
care. Federal and state law
require that a permanency plan hearing be held at least annually on every
child in the care and custody of the Commissioner.
The
Motion for Review of Permanency Plan shall be filed at the same time as
the Motion to Maintain Commitment using the DCF-2240. |
| Permanency Plan
Hearing |
A
Motion for Review of Permanency Plan is filed to ensure that progress is
made in implementing the written permanency plan and the concurrent plan.
It is required to ensure that children do not linger in foster
care. Federal and state law
require that a permanency plan hearing be held at least annually on every
child in the care and custody of the Commissioner.
The
Motion for Review of Permanency Plan shall be filed at the same time as
the Motion to Maintain Commitment using the DCF-2240. |
| Service of
Documents |
The
Motion for Review of Permanency Plan must be signed by an Assistant
Attorney General (AAG) and mailed to the following people:
·
all
attorneys and guardians ad litem listed in the case
·
any
parent or guardian not represented by counsel
·
any other
parties of record.
Note:
DCF shall mail the
notice to the foster parents after learning the date and time for which
the hearing is scheduled. |
| What Type of
Service is Required? |
If
an individual is represented by counsel, the Attorney General’s Office
shall mail a copy of the motion package to counsel.
The child shall always be represented by counsel.
If
an individual is not represented by counsel, but does have a known
address, then the Attorney General’s Office shall mail a copy to the
individual at that address. Motions
do not require to be served by a Marshal, certified mail or publication. |
| Required
Signatures |
The
Principal Attorney shall review the completed Motion for Review of
Permanency Plan and Study for legal sufficiency.
The Social Work Supervisor and Program Supervisor shall review and
approve the Motion for Review of Permanency Plan package.
An Assistant Attorney General (AAG) shall sign the motion.
The AAG shall file the motion with the court and return a
date-stamped copy to DCF.
One
copy of the Motion package shall be kept in the legal section of the
Uniform Case Record. |
