The child-placing agency shall create and maintain written policy outlining how the child-placing agency will evaluate placement decisions. The evaluation must consider initial and ongoing assessment of the appropriateness of the placement. The evaluation must include:

1. The identification of the appropriate foster care provider to meet the child's needs;

2. The child's view of the placement;

3. The foster care provider's commitment to the child's best interests;

4. The foster care provider's ability and willingness to accept and support the biological family; and

5. Evidence that the placement supports maintaining family and sibling connections, visitation, educational, religious, spiritual, and cultural needs.

History: Effective April 1, 2010; amended effective April 1, 2024.

General Authority: NDCC 50-11-03, 50-12-05

Law Implemented: NDCC 50-11-03, 50-12-08