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Are foster parents able to file for termination of parental rights?

April 26, 2017able file Foster parental Parents Rights termination

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Are foster parents able to file for termination of parental rights?

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States are split on this issue. The determination generally comes down to whether or not the court views the foster parents as an interested party standing in the place of the parents and having a vested interest in assisting the court in determining the best long-term plan for the child. Some states do not allow foster parents to file for termination of parental rights; however, do allow foster parents to provide a report or make a recommendation to the court prior to the termination of parental rights hearing. In several states the key issue is the length of time the child has lived continuously in a foster home.