Ky. Fam. Ct. R. P. & Prac. FCRPP 22
Once filed, a petition shall be dismissed only upon court order.
Ky. Fam. Ct. R. P. & Prac. FCRPP 22
SUPREME COURT STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE FCRPP (2012) COMMENTARY
Pursuant to 45 C.F.R. 1356.21(b)(2)(i), the state child welfare agency must obtain a judicial determination that it has made reasonable efforts to finalize the permanency plan that is in effect (whether the plan is reunification, adoption, legal guardianship, placement with a fit and willing relative, or placement in another planned permanent living arrangement) within 12 months of the date the child is considered to have entered foster care and at least every 12 months thereafter while the child is in foster care. Under 45 C.F.R. 1356.21(b)(2)(ii), if such a judicial determination is not made, the child becomes ineligible under title IV-E at the end of the month in which the judicial determination was required to have been made, and remains ineligible until such a determination is made.