In the best interest of children: When foster parents may keep placement

The legislature has given foster parents certain rights when seeking to continue to care for a child. Attorneys representing foster parents need to understand the issues their clients face when a foster child is removed to another foster placement or returned to a biological parent. The author discusses issues affecting foster parents in such situations, including notice, standing, procedure, and discovery.

by Elizabeth A. Neary

Adam was born at home without a midwife or any medical personnel present. His mother, who had been addicted to cocaine for 15 years, had tested positive for cocaine earlier in the pregnancy. A few days after his birth, Adam's mother brought him to the hospital to obtain a birth certificate. Adam's mother was arrested on an outstanding warrant, and Adam was placed in protective custody.

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