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Concurrent planning means that the case plan goal is two things at once. First, it is reunification. Second, it is a definition of what is to happen should reunification not take place. There should be active work on the second part of this even as services are being referred to work towards reunification. This is an area for the CPS caseworker, not the Family Specialist. I would advise talking with the Court appointed CASA, if there is one. Every child in Arizona has a GAL. The GAL should be able to better define for you what is happening. Keep in mind that the process leading to Severance can be a very lengthy one. You may also want to contact The Office of the Legal Advocate.