VII. SELECTION AND IMPLEMENTATION (.26) HEARING

§7.01 Purpose

The purpose of a “selection and implementation” hearing is to put in place an appropriate permanent plan of adoption, legal guardianship, or foster care or other planned permanent living arrangement for a child who cannot be returned home. [WIC §366.26(b).] Judicial officers typically call it a “.26 hearing” because it is held under WIC §366.26.