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Delaware Family Court Rules of Civil ProcedureChild Dependency, Neglect and Abuse Proceedings [interim Article]
Rules Applicable to All Proceedings Involving Dependent, Neglected, or Abused Children in the Custody of the Department of Services for Children Youth and Their Families (hereinafter "the Department")
Rule 219 - Permanency Review Hearings

Del. Fam. Ct. R. Civ. P. 219

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Rule 219 - Permanency Review Hearings

(a) Permanency Review Hearings shall be held at least every six (6) months after the Permanency Hearing, while the child remains in DSCYF custody.

(b) The Court shall determine at each Permanency Review Hearing the appropriateness of the child's permanency plan established under Rule 216 (c) and reviewed under Rule 218, and shall consider any motions to change the permanency plan filed pursuant to Rule 213.

(c) The Court's written Order shall address the same findings as Rule 218.

Del. Fam. Ct. R. Civ. P. 219

Re-numbered and amended January 28, 2015, eff. April 20, 2015.