While in care, children should be placed in close proximity of the home identified as permanent. Cases should have written case plans which reflect permanency. Case plans should be reviewed at least every six months. The services in the case plan should be provided to children and families. Children should have frequent visitation with the family identified as permanent.
Stability refers to few placement changes while in court custody.
Average number of placements per child per year in custody. Percent of children experiencing more than one placement in a year. Percent of children experiencing more than three placements in a year. Percent of children placed together with sibling group. While in care, children should be in the least restrictive placement consistent with their needs.