---
kind: "section"
citation: "25 C.F.R. § 20.511"
title: "25"
number: "20.511"
heading: "Should permanency plans be developed?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/25/20.511"
---

# §20.511. Should permanency plans be developed?


Permanency planning must be developed for all child placements within 6 months after initial placement of the child. Every reasonable effort will be made to preserve the family and/or reunify the children with the family and relatives when developing permanency plans. However, the child's health and safety are the paramount concern.


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 25 U.S.C. 13; Pub. L. 93-638; Pub. L. 98-473; Pub. L. 102-477; Pub. L. 104-193; Pub. L. 105-83.

### Source

Source: 65 FR 63159, Oct. 20, 2000, unless otherwise noted.