In Quebec, the decision to place a child is considered an extraordinary measure and must always aim towards family reunification. When such reunification is not possible, practitioners must decide on the best way to direct the child’s permanent plan to ensure continuity of care and stable relationships. Despite the importance of this process, we know very little about it. This article aims to describe the advisory committees that are at the heart of the process of clarifying the life project of children placed in youth protection, when family reunification is not possible. The results show that the actors involved organized these decision-making meetings in a routine that structures the discussion. They show the clearly interactive and collective nature of this process involving the participation of a diversity of actors with different roles.