ADMIN LETTER # C.S. 05-01Voluntary Placement Agreement • July 12th, 2016
Contract Type FiledJuly 12th, 2016This letter provides you with the newly revised Voluntary Placement Agreement (VPA) form (DSS 1789). The revised form reflects the shortened time period within which the initial review hearing is to be held (from 180 days from the time of placement to 90 days). The form also reflects the shortened time period that a juvenile may remain in foster care under a Voluntary Placement Agreement without filing a petition (from 180 days to 6 months). The revised form becomes effective January 1, 2002.