### Question
How is the "placement decision" defined?


### Answer
The term **placement decision** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 5115a* as follows -

> the decision to place, or to delay or deny the placement of, a child in a foster care or an adoptive home, and includes the decision of the agency or entity involved to seek the termination of birth parent rights or otherwise make a child legally available for adoptive placement

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5115a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 67-CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT AND ADOPTION REFORM > SUBCHAPTER II-ADOPTION OPPORTUNITIES**

