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Chart 2:<br />

A comparison <strong>of</strong> legal<br />

And psychological factors<br />

Chart 2 considers and compares the following factors in regards to Adoption, Legal<br />

Guardianship (Relative/Non-Relative) and Planned Permanent Living Arrangement:<br />

1. Eligibility/Placement Criteria<br />

2. Ongoing Agency Involvement<br />

3. Relationship<br />

4. Permanence<br />

5. Parenting Rights and Responsibilities<br />

6. Educational Decisions<br />

7. Child’s Residence/Moves Out <strong>of</strong> State<br />

8. Child’s Driving/License<br />

9. Armed Services<br />

10. Marriage <strong>of</strong> Minor Child<br />

11. Services Available<br />

12. Death <strong>of</strong> Caregiver<br />

13. Special Conditions/Court Jurisdiction<br />

14. ILP General Eligibility<br />

Citations <strong>of</strong> the laws and regulations supporting the information in the chart are provided at the end <strong>of</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>.<br />

“My foster parents (are my connection). I even asked them, what’s going to happen to me<br />

when I’m eighteen? They’re like, you can stay with us for as long as you want and we’ll always<br />

be here for you. -- Anonymous foster youth<br />

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