Articles on Permanency Planning for Youth
Hoffman, Andrew, “Permanency Planning,” in Child Welfare Practice in Massachusetts(MCLE 2006, rev. 2009)
Achieving Permanency for Adolescents in Foster Care, American Bar Association (2006)
Dependent Youth Aging out of Foster Care in Pennsylvania: A Judicial Guide, Juvenile Law Center (2003)
Report of the Task Force on Youth Aging Out of DSS Care (June 2008)
Statutes and Court Rules
M.G.L. Ch. 119, Section 29B
Excerpts of Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act
Uniform Rules for Permanency Hearings (Trial Court Rule VI)
DCF Documents
DCF Permanency Hearing Report
DCF Revised Service Plan Goals
DCF Description of Adolescent Services Unit
DCF Education & Support Services Eligibility Chart
DCF Education and Vocational Support Services
Information about Mass Health for Aging Out Youth
DCF Standards for Independent Living Services (Assessment Policy, Appendix B)
Sample Motions and Correspondence
Letter to DCF Social Worker to Develop Plan
Child’s Objections to DCF Permanency Plan
Teen’s Objection and Proposed Order
Motion to Produce & Transport Child for Permanency Planning Hearing
Motion for Production of Permanency Report & Rescheduling of Permanency Hearing
Motion to Schedule Hearing & Order an Updated Report on Status of
Permanency Plan
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