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6336.1 – Notice And Hearing | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law mandates court notices and participation rights for foster and relative caregivers in child welfare hearings, including submitting progress reports.

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6336.1 – Notice And Hearing

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 6336.1

Summary

Pennsylvania law requires courts to notify foster, preadoptive, and relative caregivers of hearings involving the child and grants them the right to be heard. It also allows these caregivers to submit reports on the child's progress before permanency hearings. The law aims to involve caregivers in court proceedings affecting the child's welfare while clarifying their legal standing.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law mandates court notices and participation rights for foster and relative caregivers in child welfare hearings, including submitting progress reports.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.