Site Visit Event Initiation (Multiple Over Time)

ATTACHMENT 13

Legacy Database Variables

Site Visit – Event Initiation (Multiple over time)

Unique Record Identifier – Alphanumeric code / Visit Date
*Staff Identification / CountyName & Department
*Recent Site Visits / Dates of Last Site Visit
New Site Visit / *Staff associated with Site Visits
Edit this Visit / N/A

Site Contacts (Multiple over time)

Contact (Type):
Court Administration
Judicial Officer
Social Services
Probation
*Other / Address:
*Primary Address
*Mailing Address
City
Zip Code
Salutation / Phone Number
First Name / Email
Middle Name / Notes
Last Name / N/A

Dependency Cases (Multiple over time)

Dependency Case Number / Removal Date
Court Improvement Project / Jurisdiction Date
Date Entered Foster Care / Date Permanent Plan Ordered
Date of Birth / Date Jurisdiction Terminated
Date Current Petition Filed / Permanent Plan (Type):
Return Home
Adoption
Guardianship – Goal Dismissed
Fit and Willing Relative
Other:
Date Parental Rights Terminated / Date of Hearing
Hearing Selection (Type):
Modification of Jurisdiction
Non-Minor Dependent Review (NMD Rev.)
Detention Hearing /Removal
Case Review: 6/12/18/other
First Perm Plan Ordered (1stPrmPlnOrd)
Review of Perm Plan
Subsequent Permanency Hearings
Other : Noted in Memo (Other)
*Re-Entry / Findings & Orders Selection (Type):
Detention/ Removal:

• A – C, Timely

Pre Permanency:

• D1 – D7, Timely

Non Minor Dependent (NMD)

• E1 - E7, Timely

Reentry

• F1 – F2, Timely

Modification of Jurisdiction

• G1 – G3

Notes: Memo Box Minimum 500 characters / Date Jurisdiction Terminated

Dependency Advice (Multiple over time)

General Advice (Type):
Continuances hinder timeliness
Multiple orders leading to inconsistency
Using pro nunc tunc orders
Recommend one local person check IV-E regularly / Removal Advise (Type):
Inconsistent "reasonable efforts" findings
Removal findings not made until disposition
Case Review Advice (Type):
Waiting until six months after disposition to hold the first case review is too late.
Hearing dates are sometimes continued beyond statutory limits / Permanent Plan Review (Type):
Permanency Hearings held but findings insufficient
Findings Sufficient but Hearings Untimely
Watch for continuances
First Permanent Plan not ordered
No Permanency Hearings
Dependency Trip Notes: Memo Box: Minimum 500 characters

Delinquency Cases (Multiple over time)

Delinquency Case Number / Removal Date
Court Improvement Project / Date of Hearing
Hearing Selection (Type):
Modification of Jurisdiction
Non-Minor Dependent Review
Detention Hearing /Removal
Case Review: 6/12/18/other
First Perm Plan Ordered
Review of Perm Plan
Subsequent Permanency Hearings
Other : Noted in Memo (Other)
*Re-Entry / Finding & Orders SelectionType):
Detention/ Removal:

• A – C, T

Pre Permanency:

• D1 – D7, T

Non Minor Dependent (NMD)

• E1 - E7, T

Reentry

• F1 – F2, T

Modification of Jurisdiction

• G1 – G3

Note: Memo Box - Minimum 500 characters / DOB

Delinquency Advice (Multiple over time)

General Advice
Continuances hinder timeliness
Multiple orders leading to inconsistency
Using pro nunc tunc orders
Recommend one local person check IV-E regularly / Removal Advise
Inconsistent "reasonable efforts" findings
Removal findings not made until disposition
Case Review Advice
Waiting until six months after disposition to hold the first case review is too late.
Hearing dates are sometimes continued beyond statutory limits / Permanent Plan Review
Permanency Hearings held but findings insufficient
Findings Sufficient but Hearings Untimely
Watch for continuances
First Permanent Plan not ordered
No Permanency Hearings
Delinquency Trip Notes: Memo Box: Minimum 500 characters / N/A

Dependency Proceedings—TitleIV-EFindings:Legal Citations*RevisedJuly15,2010

FEDERAL
TitleIV-E oftheSocial SecurityAct, 42U.S.C.§670et seq. / CALIFORNIA
Dependency
Welf.& Inst.Code,§300etseq. / RESULT IF NOFINDING
Detention/RemovalHearings
A.Courtmust makefindingthatcontinuanceinthehomeoftheparent orlegalguardianwouldbe contrarytothechild’s welfare. (42U.S.C.§672(a)(1)-(2).)
This findingmust bemade at thetimeofthefirst court ruling authorizing removal ofthe childfromthehome. (45C.F.R.§1356.21(c).) / Continuanceinthehomeoftheparent or legal guardianis contrarytothe child’swelfare.(Welf.Inst.Code,§§319(b), 11401(b)(3);Cal.RulesofCourt,rule 5.678(a)(2).)
This findingmust bemade at thetimeofthefirst court ruling authorizingremoval ofthe childfromthehome.(Welf.Inst.Code,§319(c).) / Never eligiblefor titleIV-Efunding(45C.F.R.§1356.21(c).)
B.Courtmust order thatplacement andcare aretheresponsibilityofthe stateagencyor anyother public agencywithwhomtheresponsible state agencyhas anagreement.(42U.S.C.§672(a)(1)-(2); 45C.F.R.§1356.71(d)(1)(iii).) / Temporaryplacement andcare arevestedwiththe childwelfareagencypendingdispositionor further order ofcourt.(Welf.Inst.Code,§319(e);Cal.Rules of Court,rule5.678(d).) / Nofundinguntil findings aremade.
C.Courtmust makefindingthat reasonable efforts havebeenmadeto prevent / Reasonable efforts havebeenmadetoprevent or eliminatetheneedfor removal. / Never eligiblefor titleIV-E
or eliminatetheneedfor removal.(42 U.S.C. §§671(a)(15), 672(a)(1)-(2); 45 / (Welf.Inst.Code, §§319(d)(1), 11401(b); Cal.Rules ofCourt,rule5.678(c)(1).) / funding.(45C.F.R.§
C.F.R.§1356.21(b)(1).) / 1356.21(b)(1)(ii).)
This findingmust bemadewithin 60days ofthedateofremoval.
(45C.F.R.§1356.21(b)(1).)
Case Review/Status ReviewHearings— DFindings
Court must reviewchild’s status andsafetynoless frequentlythanonce every
sixmonths fromthedatethechildenteredfostercare,in order tomakethe recommendedlegal findings as set forthonsidetwo,sections II andIV(42 U.S.C.§§671(a)(16),675(5)(B);45C.F.R.§§1355.20,1355.34(c)(2)(ii).) / Periodic status reviewsmust beheld,andtherequiredfindings made,nolessfrequentlythaneverysixmonths,withthefirst status reviewbeing heldat thetime oftheinitial dispositionalhearing.(Welf.Inst.Code,§§361(e),366(a),366.3, 11400(i),11404.1; Cal.Rules ofCourt,rule5.710(a).) / Failuretomakefindings will havefinancial consequences dueto noncompliancewiththe state plan.
PermanentPlanHearings—DFindings
Court must holdapermanencyhearingtoselect apermanent plannolater than
12months fromthedatethechildenteredfostercare,andmust hold subsequent permanencyplan hearings every12months thereafter. (45C.F.R.§§
1355.20, 1356.21(b)(2)(i); 42U.S.C.§675(5)(C),(F).)
For a caseinwhichnoreunificationservices areoffered,thepermanency hearingmust beheldwithin30days ofdisposition.(45C.F.R.§1356.21(h)(2).) / Apermanencyplanninghearing must beheld,andtherequiredfindings made,
within12months fromthedatethechildenteredfostercare,and subsequent permanencyhearingsmust beheldevery12months thereafter.(Welf.Inst.Code,
§§361.5(f), 366.21(f), 366.21(g),366.22,366.3,11400(j),11404.1; Cal.Rulesof
Court,rule5.715.) / Funding stopsunless findings aremade.

Definition of “datethe childenteredfoster care”:

Dependency—Thedatethe child enteredfoster careis the earlier ofthefirstfindingofchildabuseor neglect (jurisdictional finding) or 60days after the childisphysicallyremovedfromthehomeof theparent(s)or legal guardian(s).(Welf.Inst.Code,§361.49);Cal.Rules ofCourt,rule5.502(9)(A).)

DependencyProceedings—BasicTitleIV-EFindings to Ensure Compliance

Findings andordersmustbebasedonsufficient supportingevidence,presentedtothecourt bythe countyagency.

I.Detention/RemovalHearings-Makethefollowing:

A.Continuanceinthehomeis contrarytothechild’swelfare.
B.Temporaryplacement andcarearevested withthesocialservices agency.
C.Reasonableeffortshavebeenmadetopreventremoval.
II.Pre-permanencyHearings-Makethefollowing:
D1.Thechild’splacementisnecessary.Thechild’s current placementisappropriate.
D2.Thecountyagencyhas complied withthecaseplanbymakingreasonableeffortstoreturnthechildtoasafehome& tocomplete whateverstepsarenecessarytofinalizethepermanent placementofthechild. D3.Theextentof progressmadetowardalleviatingormitigatingthecausesnecessitatingplacementhasbeen: bythefather ,bythemother _.
D4.Thelikelydatebywhichthechildmaybereturnedtoandsafelymaintainedinthehome or placedforadoption,appointedalegalguardian, placedpermanentlywitharelative,or placedinanidentified placementwithaspecificgoalis __/__/__.
D7.For child16yearsofageorolder:Thecourtfindsthattheservicessetforthinthecaseplanincludethoseneededtoassistthechildinmakingthetransitionfromfostercaretoindependentliving.

III.PermanencyHearing-Makethefollowing:

D1.Thechild’splacementisnecessary.Thechild’s current placementisappropriate.
D2.Thecountyagencyhas complied withthecaseplanbymakingreasonableeffortstoreturnthechildtoasafehome& tocomplete whateverstepsarenecessarytofinalizethepermanent placementofthechild. D3.Theextentof progressmadetowardsalleviatingormitigatingthecausesnecessitatingplacementhasbeen: bythefather ,bythemother .
D4. The likely date by which the child may be returned to and safely maintained in the home or placed for adoption, appointed a legal guardian, placed permanently with a relative, or placed in an identified placement with a specific goal is __/__/__.
D5.Theplanselectedbelow isappropriate:

1. Animmediatereturntothe homeis orderedas thepermanent plan;or
2. Thecontinuationofreunificationservices andthesettingofafurther permanencyreviewhearingareordered.Thereisasubstantialprobabilitythatthechild will bereturned withinthenextsixmonths and(1)theparenthasconsistentlyandregularlycontactedandvisitedthechild, (2)madesignificantprogressinresolvingtheproblemsthat ledtothechild’sremoval,and(3)demonstratedthecapacityandabilitytocompletethetreatmentplanobjectives andprovideforthe child’ssafety, protection, physicalandemotionalwell-being, andspecialneeds.Thereisa compellingreasonfordeterminingthatahearingheldunderWelf.Inst.Code§366.26isnotinthebestinterestofthechild. Thecourtinformedallparentspresentattimeofthehearingandfurtheradvises allparentsthatifthechildisnotreturnedtothecustodyofaparent atthenext permanencyhearingaproceedingunderWelf.&Inst.Code§ 366.26maybeinstituted whichcouldresultintheterminationof parentalrightsandadoption; or
3. Reunificationservicesareterminated.Basedupontheclearandconvincingevidencealreadypresented,acompellingreasonexistsfordeterminingthatahearingheldunderWelf.Inst.Code§366.26isnotinthebestinterestofthechild.Thefollowingpermanent planisordered:

1)placementwith_,afitand willingrelative,withaspecificgoalof_.(Providetherelative’snameandselectagoal,e.g.,kinshipadoption;legal guardianship;independent livingwithidentificationofacaringadulttoserveasalifelongconnection;assistedadultlivingwithidentificationofacaringadulttoserveasalifelongconnection.);or
2)placementwith_,withaspecificgoal of_.(Providethenameoftheplacementandselectagoal e.g.,returnhome;adoption;legalguardianship;placementwitha relative;alessrestrictivefostersetting;independentlivingwithidentificationofacaringadulttoserveasalifelongconnection;assistedadultlivingwithidentificationofacaringadulttoserveasalifelongconnection.);or

1. Reunificationservices areterminated.Thereis clearconvincingevidencethatreasonableservices wereprovidedorofferedtotheparents.Ahearingisset under Welf.Inst.Code§ 366.26.

D6a. Thelikely datebywhich theagencywillfinalizethepermanentplanis__/__/__/ (UsethisfindingonlyforachildwithaplanofimmediatereturnhomeunderD5a.).
D6b. Thelikely date by which the minor may be returned to and safely maintained in the home or placed for adoption, appointed a legal guardian, placed permanently with a relative, or placed in an identified placement with a specific goal is __/__/__. (Use this finding only when the court continues reunification services under D5b.
D6c. Thelikelydatebywhichthechild’s specificgoal willbeachievedis __/__/__. (Usethisfindingonlyfor achildwithaspecificgoal underD5c.).
D6d. Thelikelydatebywhichthechildmaybeplaced foradoption,appointedalegalguardian, orplacedpermanentlywitharelative orinanidentifiedplacementwithaspecificgoalis (Usethis findingonlywhenthecourtterminatesreunificationservicesunderD5d.).
D7. For child16yearsofageorolder:Thecourtfindsthattheservicessetforthinthecaseplanincludethoseneededtoassistthechildinmakingthetransitionfromfostercaretoindependentliving.

IV.Post-permanencyHearing-Makethefollowing:

D1.Thechild’splacementisnecessary.Thechild’s current placementisappropriate.
D2.Thecountyagencyhas complied withthecaseplanbymakingreasonableefforts,including whateverstepsarenecessarytofinalizethepermanent placementofthechild. D5.Thepermanent planselectedbelowisappropriateandordered:

1. Animmediatereturntothehome;or
2. AdoptionasorderedatthehearingheldunderWelf.Inst.Code§366.26; or
3. Legalguardianshipasorderedatthehearingheld underWelf.Inst. Code§366.26 withaspecificgoal of_(Selectagoal,e.g.,dismissalofdependencyoradoption.); or
4. Basedupontheclearandconvincingevidencealreadypresented,a compellingreason existsfordeterminingthatahearingheldunderWelf.& Inst.Code§366.26isnotinthebestinterestofthechild andthechild’spermanent planis:

1) placementwith,afit and willingrelative,withaspecificgoalof.(Providetherelative’snameandselectagoal, e.g.,kinshipadoption;legalguardianship;independent livingwithidentificationofacaringadulttoserveasalifelongconnection;assistedadultlivingwithidentificationofacaringadulttoserveasalifelongconnection.); or
2) placementwith_,withaspecificgoalof_.(Providethenameoftheplacementandselectagoal,e.g.,returnhome;adoption;legalguardianship;placementwith arelative;alessrestrictivefostersetting;independentliving withidentificationofacaringadulttoserveasalifelongconnection;assistedadultlivingwithidentificationofacaringadulttoserveasalifelongconnection.).
D6a. The likelydatebywhichtheagencywillfinalizethepermanentplanis __/__/__.(UsethisfindingforachildwithaplanofimmediatereturnhomeunderD5aor adoptionunderD5b.).
D6c. Thelikelydatebywhichthechild’s specificgoalwillbeachievedis __/__/__.(UseD6cfindingonlyforachildwithaspecificgoal underD5corD5d.).
D7. For child16yearsofageorolder:Thecourtfindsthattheservicessetforthinthecaseplanincludethoseneededtoassistthechildinmakingthetransitionfromfostercaretoindependentliving.

Delinquency Proceedings—TitleIV-EFindings:Legal Citations*RevisedJuly15,2010

FEDERAL
TitleIV-EoftheSocialSecurityAct, 42U.S.C.§670et seq. / Delinquency
Welf.Inst.Code,§602et seq. / CALIFORNIA / RESULT IF NOFINDING
Detention/RemovalHearings
A.Courtmust makefindingthatcontinuanceinthehomeoftheparent orlegalguardianwouldbe contrarytothechild’s welfare. (42U.S.C.§672(a)(1)-(2).)
This findingmust bemade at thetimeofthefirst court ruling authorizing removal ofthe childfromthehome. (45C.F.R.§1356.21(c).) / Continuanceinthehomeoftheparent or legal guardianwouldbecontrarytotheminor’s welfare.(Welf.Inst.Code,§§636(d),11401(b)(3); Cal.Rules ofCourt, rule5.760(c).)
This findingmust bemade at thetimeofthefirst court ruling authorizingremoval of theminor fromthehome.(Welf.Inst.Code,§636(d)(4).) / Never eligiblefor titleIV-Efunding(45C.F.R.§ 1356.21(c).)
B.Courtmust order thatplacement andcare aretheresponsibilityofthe stateagencyor anyother public agencywithwhomtheresponsible state agencyhas an agreement.(42U.S.C.§672(a)(1)-(2); 45C.F.R.§1356.71(d)(1)(iii).) / Temporaryplacement andcare arevestedwiththeprobation officer pendingdispositionor further order ofcourt.(Welf.Inst.Code,§636(d)(3)(B);Cal.Rules ofCourt,rule5.760(e)(2),(f)(2).) / Nofundinguntil findings aremade.
C.Courtmust makefindingthat reasonable efforts havebeenmadetoprevent or / Reasonable efforts havebeenmadetoprevent or eliminatetheneedfor removal. / Never eligiblefor titleIV-E
eliminatetheneedfor removal.(42U.S.C.§§671(a)(15),672(a)(1)-(2); 45 / (Welf.Inst.Code, §§636(d)(2(B), 727.4(d)(5),11401(b);Cal.Rules ofCourt,rule / funding.(45C.F.R.§
C.F.R.§1356.21(b)(1).) / 5.760(e)(3).) / 1356.21(b)(1)(ii).)
This findingmust bemadewithin 60days ofthedateofremoval. (45C.F.R.§
1356.21(b)(1).)
Case Review/Status ReviewHearings— DFindings
Court must reviewchild’s status andsafetynoless frequentlythanonce everysix
months fromthedatethechildenteredfostercare,in order tomake the recommendedlegal findings as set forthonsidetwo,sections II andIV(42 U.S.C.§§671(a)(16),675(5)(B);45C.F.R. §§1355.20, 1355.34(c)(2)(ii).) / Periodic status reviewsmust beheld,andtherequiredfindings made,for minors inplacement noless frequentlythan everysixmonths fromthedatetheminor entered fostercareuntil terminationofthe case.(Welf.Inst.Code,§§727.2(c),11400(i); Cal.Rules ofCourt,rule5.810(a).) / Failuretomakefindings will
havefinancial consequences duetononcompliancewith the stateplan.
PermanentPlanHearings—DFindings
Court must holdapermanencyhearingtoselect apermanent plannolater than12months fromthedatethechildenteredfostercare,andmust holdsubsequent permanencyplan hearings every12months thereafter.(45C.F.R.§§1355.20, 1356.21(b)(2)(i); 42U.S.C.§675(5)(C),(F).)
For a caseinwhichnoreunificationservices areoffered,thepermanencyhearing must beheldwithin30days ofdisposition.(45C.F.R.§1356.21(h)(2).) / Apermanencyplanninghearing must beheld,andtherequiredfindings made,within
12months fromthedatetheminorenteredfostercareandsubsequentpermanency hearings must beheldevery12months thereafter.(Welf.Inst.Code,§§727.3(a)(1), 11400(j); Cal.Rules ofCourt,rule5.810(b).) / Funding stopsunless findingsaremade.

Definition of “datetheminor enteredfoster care”:

Delinquency—Thedatetheminor enteredfoster careis thedatethat is 60days after thedateonwhichtheminor was physicallyremovedfromthehomeoftheparent(s) or legal guardian(s)unless oneof thefollowing exceptions applies:(1) Iftheminor isdetainedpendinginitialfoster careplacement andremains detainedfor morethan60days,thenthedateofentryintofoster careis thedateofthe hearing at which placement is ordered.(2) Iftheminor is adjudgeda ward; committedtoaranch,camp,school,orother institution; andremains inthat facilityformorethan60days prior toplacementin foster care,thenthedateofentryintofoster careis thedatetheminor is physicallyplacedinfoster care.(3) Ifat thetimethewardship petitionis filed,theminor is adependentofthejuvenile courtandin out-of-homeplacement,thenthedateofentryintofoster care is the earlier ofthedatethejuvenile court madeafindingofabuseor neglect, or 60days after thedateonwhichtheminor was removedfrom his orher home.(Welf.Inst.Code,§727.4(d)(4);Cal.Rules ofCourt,rule5.502(9)(B).)

DelinquencyProceedings—BasicTitleIV-E Findings to Ensure Compliance

Findingsandordersmustbebasedonsufficientsupportingevidence,presentedtothecourtbytheprobationdepartment.

II.Detention/Removal Hearings.Makethe following:

A.Continuanceinthehomeis contrarytotheminor’swelfare.
B.Temporaryplacement andcarearevested withtheprobationdepartment.
C.Reasonableeffortshavebeenmadetopreventremoval.
II. Pre-permanencyHearing-Makethefollowing:
D1.Theminor’s placementisnecessary.Theminor’s current placementisappropriate.
D2.The departmenthascomplied withthecaseplanby makingreasonableeffortstoreturntheminortoasafehometocomplete whateverstepsarenecessarytofinalizethepermanent placementoftheminor; D3.Theextentof progressmadetowardalleviatingormitigatingthecausesnecessitatingplacementhasbeen: bythefather ,bythemother _,bytheminor ;and
D4.Thelikelydatebywhichtheminormaybereturnedtoandsafelymaintainedinthehomeorplacedfor adoption,appointedalegalguardian,placedpermanentlywitharelative,or placedinanidentifiedplacementwithaspecificgoal, is__/__/__.
D7.Forminor 16yearsofageorolder:Thecourtfindsthattheservicessetforthinthecaseplanincludethoseneededtoassisttheminorinmakingthetransitionfromfostercaretoindependentliving.

IV.PermanencyHearing-Makethefollowing:

D1.Theminor’s placementisnecessary.Theminor’s current placementisappropriate.
D2.Thedepartmenthas complied withthecaseplanby makingreasonableeffortstoreturntheminortoasafehome& tocomplete whateverstepsarenecessarytofinalizethepermanent placementoftheminor. D3.Theextentof progressmadetowardalleviatingormitigatingthecausesnecessitatingplacementhasbeen: bythefather ,bythe mother _,bytheminor .
D5.Theplanselectedbelowisappropriate:

1. Animmediatereturntothehomeis orderedas thepermanent plan; or
2. Thecontinuationofreunificationservices andthesettingofafurther permanencyreviewhearingareordered.Thereisasubstantial probabilitythattheminorwillbereturned withinthenextsix months andtheminor andhis/her parent(s)/guardian(s)havedemonstratedthecapacityandabilitytocompletetheobjectivesofthecaseplan. Thecourtinformedallparentspresent atthetimeofthehearingandfurther advises allparentsthatiftheminorisnotreturnedtothecustodyofaparentwithinthenextsixmonthsa proceedingunderWelf.&Inst.Code§727.31maybeinstituted,whichcouldresultintheterminationofparentalrights andadoption;or
3. Reunificationservicesareterminated.

1. Permanent placementwith,afitand willingrelative,withaspecificgoalof_.(Providetherelative’snameandselectagoal,e.g.,adoption;legalguardianship; independentlivingwithidentificationofacaringadulttoserveasalifelongconnection;assistedadultlivingwithidentificationofacaringadulttoserveas alifelongconnection.);or
2. Placementwith__,withaspecificgoalof_.(Providethenameoftheplacementandselectagoal,e.g.,returnhome;adoption;legal guardianship;placementwith arelative;alessrestrictivefostersetting;independentlivingwithidentificationofacaringadulttoserveasalifelongconnection;assistedadultlivingwithidentificationofacaringadultto serveasalifelongconnection.)Baseduponclear andconvincingevidencealreadypresented,a compellingreasonexistsfordeterminingthataplanofterminationofparentalrightsandadoption isnotinthebestinterest oftheminor;or

d.Reunificationservices areterminated.

1. Adoptionisidentifiedasthepermanent plan.Thecourtfinds byclear andconvincingevidencethatreasonableserviceswere providedorofferedtotheparents.

Ahearingisset undertheproceduresdescribedinWelf.Inst.Code§727.31andanadoptionassessmentreportisordered;or

1. Alegalguardianshipshallbeestablished.AhearingissetunderWelf.Inst.Code§728(c)andaguardianshipassessmentreportisordered.

D6a.Thelikelydatebywhichtheagencywillfinalizethe permanentplanis__/__/__.(Usethisfindingonlyfora minor withaplanofimmediatereturnhomeunderD5a.).
D6b.Thelikelydatebywhichtheminormaybereturnedtoandsafelymaintainedin thehomeorplacedforadoption,appointeda legalguardian,placedpermanentlywitharelative,orplacedinan identifiedplacementwithaspecificgoalis __/__/__.(Usethisfindingonlywhenthecourtcontinuesreunificationservicesunder D5b.).
D6c.Thelikelydatebywhichtheminor’sspecificgoalwillbeachievedis__/__/__. (Usethisfindingonlyfor aminorwithaspecificgoalunder D5c.).
D6d.The likelydatebywhichtheminor mayplacedforadoptionorappointedalegalguardian is __/__/__.(Usethisfindingonlywhenthecourt terminatesreunification servicesunderD5d.).
D7. Forminor 16yearsofageorolder:Thecourtfindsthattheservicessetforthinthecaseplanincludethoseneededtoassisttheminorinmakingthetransitionfromfostercaretoindependentliving.

V.Post-permanencyHearing-Makethefollowing:

D1.Theminor’s placementisnecessary.Theminor’s current placementisappropriate.
D2.Thedepartmenthas complied withthecaseplanby makingreasonableefforts,including whateverstepsarenecessarytofinalizethepermanent placementoftheminor. D5.Thepermanent planselectedbelowisappropriateandordered:

1. Animmediatereturntothehome;or
2. AdoptionasorderedatthehearingheldunderWelf.Inst.Code§727.31;or
3. Legalguardianshipas orderedatthehearing heldunderWelf.Inst.Code§728withaspecificgoal of(Selectagoal,e.g., dismissalofdelinquencyoradoption); or
4. Permanent placementwith_,afitand willingrelative,withaspecificgoalof(Providetherelative’snameandselectagoale.g.,adoption;legal guardianship;independentlivingwithidentificationofacaringadulttoserveasalifelongconnection;assistedadultlivingwithidentificationofacaringadult toserveasalifelongconnection.);or
5. Placement with_,withaspecificgoalof.(Providethenameoftheplacement andselect agoale.g.,returnhome;adoption;legal guardianship;placementwith a relative;alessrestrictivefostersetting;independentliving withidentificationofacaringadult toserveasalifelongconnection;assistedadultlivingwithidentificationofacaringadulttoserveasalifelongconnection.)Thecourtfindsbyclearandconvincing evidence, basedupontheevidencealreadypresentedtoitthatthereisacompellingreasonfordeterminingthataplanofterminationof parentalrightsandadoptionisnotinthebestinterest oftheminor.

D6a.Thelikelydatebywhich the department will finalize the permanent plan is __/__/__.(UsethisfindingforaminorwithaplanofimmediatereturnhomeunderD5aoradoptionunderD5b.).
D6c.Thelikelydatebywhichthe minor’sspecificgoalwillbeachievedis__/ /__. (Use D6cfindingonlyforaminorwithaspecificgoalunder D5c,D5d, orD5e.).
D7. Forminor 16yearsofageorolder:Thecourtfindsthattheservicessetforthinthecaseplanincludethoseneededtoassisttheminorinmakingthetransitionfromfostercaretoindependentliving.