Section 3130.13. Goal for reducing the number of children in placement

(a) A Statewide goal of 1% reduction in the number of children in placement for 2 or more years is established for each of the next 7 years beginning in Fiscal Year 1983–1984 and concluding at the end of Fiscal Year 1989–1990 with a cumulative reduction of 7%. This goal does not apply to individual counties.

(b) The steps taken to achieve this goal will include:

(1) Semiannual judicial or administrative review of the status of children in placement.

(2) Uniform monitoring and enforcement of the case planning and review requirements established in this chapter.

(3) Increased emphasis on the development of adoption resources, including the Pennsylvania Adoption Cooperative Exchange (PACE) and the Pennsylvania Adoption Assistance Program.

(4) Increased emphasis on services to children in their own homes.

The provisions of this § 3130.13 amended January 23, 1987, effective January 24, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 392. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (75133).

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 3130.13 amended under Articles II, VII, IX and X of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. § § 201—211, 701—774, 901—922 and 1001—1080).

Notes of Decisions

Dependency

Considering enormous implications of dependency finding, such a determination can only be made in compliance with statutory requirements regarding dependency determinations and cannot be made by trial court sua sponte without petition for dependency having been filed. Fallaro v. Yeager, 528 A.2d 222 (Pa. Super. 1987).