Preference to relative caregivers for a child in foster care

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AR Code › Title 9 › Chapter 28 › Subchapter 1 › Section 9-28-105

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In all custodial placements by the Department of Human Services in foster care or adoption, preferential consideration shall be given to an adult relative over a nonrelated caregiver, if: (1) The relative caregiver meets all relevant child protection standards; and (2) It is in the best interest of the child to be placed with the relative caregiver. Acts 2011, No. 591, § 1

In all custodial placements by the Department of Human Services in foster care or adoption, preferential consideration shall be given to an adult relative over a nonrelated caregiver, if:

(1) The relative caregiver meets all relevant child protection standards; and

(2) It is in the best interest of the child to be placed with the relative caregiver.

Acts 2011, No. 591, § 1

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