1. (1) The goal for the proportion of children in out-of-home care for more than 24 months is that the proportion be 33% or fewer of the total number of children in out-of-home care during each federal fiscal year.

2. (2)(a) The statewide quality improvement committee shall annually review data on:

   1. (i) the proportion of children in out-of-home care for more than 24 months; and

      1. (ii) the steps taken by Child and Family Services to ensure that the 33% proportion is not exceeded.
   2. (b) The committee may submit written recommendations for improvement to Child and Family Services administration.

KEY: child welfare, foster care, prevention, permanency

Date of Last Change: June 11, 2025

Notice of Continuation: August 19, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 80-2-301; 80-2-302