What are the rules and guidelines as far as finding permanency for a child within 
the same county that they currently live in?
the same county that they currently live in?Answer: Most child welfare agencies make every attempt to find permanency for children within their own city and state. The CASA volunteer can also be instrumental in advocating that a child stay close to their home of origin. Arizona CPS is currently involved in a project initiated by the Annie E. Casey Foundation called “Family to Family,” which concentrates efforts to keep children in their local geographic areas and schools, thereby keeping them connected to the important people and relationships in their lives. This requires a major effort to locate more foster homes in all areas. The Family to Family concept involves other major components as well. More information can be found at the Annie E. Casey website: www.aecf.org, under “Major Initiatives.”
If a parent relinquishes their right to a child during the court process, do they (the parent) then become off the hook financially? Can the other parent or foster parent or other family member receive child support from the initial parent?
Answer: Termination of a parent’s rights does not terminate their duty of support. That duty of support is only terminated the date that child is legally adopted by another. Other relatives or foster parents who are caring for the child will receive funds from CPS/the state, since they are fulfilling the role of parent when a child is in the system.
