Factors to be considered at the best interest determination meeting include, among others: Safety concerns, which could include negative relationships or concerns about bullying to change schools or remain in the current school Child’s preference preference to have the child change schools or remain in the current school Parent’s The appropriateness of educational programs in the current school or another school, and how each school serves or can serve the needs (including special education child’s and other interests) Expected length of foster care placement, considering whether the child is likely child’s to be returning home after a brief stay in foster care, or whether a change in placement is anticipated in the near future permanency plan Child’s need for proximity to the family Child’s Placement with siblings or relatives Available foster care resources age Child’s
Factors to be considered at the best interest determination meeting include, among others: Safety concerns, which could include negative relationships or concerns about bullying Child’s preference to change schools or remain in the current school Parent’s preference to have the child change schools or remain in the current school The appropriateness of educational programs in the current school or another school, and how each school serves or can serve the child’s needs (including special education and other interests) Expected length of child’s foster care placement, considering whether the child is likely to be returning home after a brief stay in foster care, or whether a change in placement is anticipated in the near future Child’s permanency plan Child’s need for proximity to the family Placement with siblings or relatives Available foster care resources Child’s age