A.
Review. The Disposition Order will be reviewed at least once every
ninety (90) days.
C.
Scope of review. At a review hearing, the Court will make findings regarding compliance by all parties with disposition orders prepared pursuant to Article XVII and the previous orders of the Court, including:
(1)
Compliance with the disposition order and any progress towards the
identified goal.
(2)
The adequacy and effectiveness of the services being provided to
the family and the likelihood that specific services will result in
improvement in the circumstances which led to the child becoming a
protected child.
(3)
Other provisions. The extent to which a respondent has complied with
each provision of the disposition order, prior Court orders, and the
likelihood that compliance will continue will be considered when extending,
modifying, or issuing new disposition orders.
(4)
When children have been removed:
(a)
Address the adequacy of the reunification plan with respect
to visitation between respondents and child, child and siblings, and
child and extended family members; and
(b)
Likely harm to the child(ren) if out-of-home placement continues.
(c)
Likelihood of continued risk of harm to the child(ren) if returned
to the custody of the respondent from whom the child was removed.
D.
Agency report. An agency report will be filed with the Court at least
three (3) calendar days prior to the review hearing and copies provided
to all parties or their representatives.
E.
Extent of progress. The Court will determine the extent of progress
made toward meeting the goals of the plan within the general timelines
set forth in the plan. The Court may modify any part of the plan,
including, but not limited to, the following:
(1)
Additional services. Additional services necessary to rectify the
conditions and circumstances cited in the petition or new obstacles
to reunification that have arisen since entry of the order of disposition.
(2)
Additional actions. Additional actions to be taken by the parties
to rectify the conditions and circumstances that caused the child
to become adjudicated as a protected child.
F.
Continued placement. At a review hearing the Court will determine
the continuing necessity and appropriateness of the child's placement.
The Court may:
(1)
Continue the placement;
(2)
Order the return of the child;
(3)
Continue or modify the original disposition order;
(4)
Enter an amended disposition order;
(5)
Commence procedures for termination of parental rights, including
implementation of the preliminary permanency plan for termination,
and setting a date and time for a termination hearing; or
(6)
Terminate jurisdiction.
G.
Reunification upon waiver and consent. If all parties waive notice
of hearing and consent to reunification, SSU, or its designated agency,
may return the child to the custody of any or all respondents. If
reunification is executed in this manner SSU or the same agency will
monitor the progress of the family until at least the next review
hearing.
