2025 Session Last amended: 2021 session

§ 260D.05 — Administrative Review of Child in Voluntary Foster Care for Treatment

Plain-Language Summary

Children in voluntary foster care for treatment must receive the same periodic administrative reviews required for other children in foster care under chapter 260C. The initial administrative review must happen before the agency files its report with the court, which must occur within 165 days of the placement. When a child is in a qualified residential treatment program, the agency must also submit special evidence to the court about whether that type of placement is appropriate.

Practical Notes
The administrative review gives families a structured opportunity to discuss the child’s progress and whether the placement continues to be appropriate. Parents should attend these reviews and raise any concerns about the child’s care or treatment plan. Missing the 165-day deadline for court reporting is a procedural violation that can affect the case’s direction.