Are foster parents entitled to advance notice of non-emergency transfers?
In most jurisdictions, foster parents must be given reasonable notice of the state’s plan to terminate the foster child’s placement. However, advance notice is generally not required in emergency situations. Under these conditions a foster child is in danger, necessitating immediate removal from the foster home. Often, foster parents have a right to appeal a foster child’s removal due to their special relationship with the child. This rule varies from jurisdiction and is based mainly on the length of time the child is in the foster home.
