Foster custody definition
Foster custody means the legal status created when the department places a child outside of the family home with the agreement of the legal custodian or pursuant to court order, after the court has determined that the child’s family is not presently willing and able to provide the child with a safe family home, even with the assistance of a service plan.
Foster custody means the legal status created when the department places a child outside of the family home with the agreement of the legal custodian or pursuant to court order as set forth in chapter 587A.
Foster custody means the legal status created pursuant to this section . . . or by an order of court after the court has determined that the child’s family is not presently willing and able to provide the child with a safe family home, even with the assistance of a service plan.