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Actually Diane you are correct the right term is permancy....
The concurrant planning that is supposed to take place is the move to terminate parental rights starting at the 16th month.... and planning for perm placement.
There are of course things that will extend timelines...and in some other cases Fast Track a case. Much of the lack of upholding the details of ASFA comes in the ways the judges are still allowing extensions.
Right now several states have formed groups of private citizens, CASA, GAL's and DHS caseworkers to form adviosries and offer suggestions for Federal review. The Federal government does intend to look at this whole issue withing the next year.... I am currently involved in a State group planning to advocate for some changes in the ASFA....
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