The alternative care placement of a child remaining in care for six continuous months or more shall be reviewed every six months by the permanency planning review team or a court of competent jurisdiction.

1. (1) The child;
2. (2) The child's parents, unless parental rights have been terminated;
3. (3) The child's family services specialist and other department staff as appropriate;
4. (4) The alternative care provider;
5. (5) A tribal representative, if applicable; and

6. (6) Other individuals of the child's choosing, if the child is 12 years of age or older.

   The permanency planning review team or court shall determine the continuing necessity for the alternative placement and shall project a likely date by which the child may be returned home, into an alternative permanent living arrangement or guardianship, or placed for adoption.

The permanency planning review team shall be composed of the following individuals:

Source: 2 SDR 49, effective January 7, 1976; transferred from § 67:14:31:08, 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective July 1, 1981; 12 SDR 96, effective December 9, 1985; 37 SDR 222, effective June 7, 2011; 44 SDR 94, effective December 4, 2017.

General Authority: SDCL 26-4- 7 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-4- 7 .

Prior versions effective: 2011-06-07.