CPS must make reasonable efforts to place the child in a timely manner in accordance with the permanency plan, and to complete whatever steps are necessary to finalize the permanent placement of the child. In the permanency review hearings, the court determines whether the department has made reasonable efforts to finalize the permanency plan in effect for the child. Federal law requires the court to make this determination.
Social Security Act, Title IV-E, §471(a)(15)(B)(ii) and (C), §475(5)(C)
45 CFR §1356.21(b)(2)
Texas Family Code §§263.306 and 263.503
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