CHILDREN AND THE LAW
...Dependency Petitions
......Selection & Implement. Hrg.
.........Guardianship
............Statutory Authority
9 Cards On This Topic:
  • Guardianship as permanent plan.
  • Exclusive procedures for permanently terminating parental rights with re establishing legal guardianship.
  • Guardianship is preferred over foster care.
  • Visitation with parents or guardians during guardianship.
  • Assessment of proposed guardian required to be submitted to court prior to appointment.
  • Minor for whom guardianship established as part of permanency plan is within jurisdiction of juvenile court.
  • Status of child placed in guardianship to be reviewed every 6 months until guardianship granted.
  • Reinstating dependency if legal guardianship terminates.
  • Kinship guardianship; eligibility for aid.