Examples of Termination of parental rights in a sentence
Appropriate and legally recognized permanency goals include (in order of preference):• Reunification of the child with a parent or other individual from whom the child was removed;• Termination of parental rights and adoption of the child by a relative or other suitable individual;• Award of permanent managing conservatorship of the child to a relative or other suitable individual; or• Another planned, permanent living arrangement for the child (APPLA).
Termination of parental rights under Iowa Code chapter 232 follows a three-step analysis.
If the LDSS determines it will not petition for termination of parental rights at the permanency planning hearing, it shall document in the foster care plan or the permanency plan (Part B) one of the following exceptions: o Termination of parental rights (TPR) is not in the best interests of the child.
Termination of parental rights (TPR) actions may be initiated either by verified petition or if there is a pending abuse, neglect, or dependency case, by verified motion.
Termination of parental rights requires a two-prong determination by the court.