Ark. Code § 9-28-105 : FAMILY LAW — MINORS — PLACEMENT OR DETENTION — CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES —28-105 - Preference to relative caregivers for a child in foster care

In all custodial placements by the Department of Human Services in foster care or adoption, preferential consideration shall be given to an adult relative over a nonrelated caregiver, if:

(1) The relative caregiver meets all relevant child protection standards; and
(2) It is in the best interest of the child to be placed with the relative caregiver.

Ark. Code § 9-28-105

Acts 2011, No. 591, § 1
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