P.R. Laws tit. 8, § 1127
Permanency plans shall be prepared and established by the social worker and their Family Services Technician assigned to the case, the supervisor of the social worker assigned to the case, and the Associate Director. The main goal of the permanency plan shall be to:
(1) Ensure that every child placed in a physical facility outside of his/her home may find a family according to his/her needs and specific situation.
(2) Review the plan whenever necessary to adjust it to the child’s needs.
(3) Make sure that the permanency plan is carried out as soon as possible, within a term that shall not exceed twelve (12) months after a child is removed from his/her home.
(4) Request the discussion of the case with agency personnel and the multidisciplinary professional team.
(5) Suggest alternatives in situations in which the permanency plan is not considered to be consistent with the child’s specific needs and those of his/her biological family.
(6) Any and all other functions prescribed by regulations.
It shall be the duty of the Associate Director to prepare statistical reports of the work carried out in each permanency plan. This group of officials may reach decisions by a simple majority; provided, that the social worker or the Family Services Technician are present for such decision-making.
History —Dec. 16, 2011, No. 246, § 20, eff. 90 days after Dec. 16, 2011.