Findings and Orders After 12-Month Permanency Hearing (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.21(f))

Judicial Council of California · Juvenile

Verified current as of July 10, 2026

This form documents the court's findings and orders after reviewing a child's case at the 12-month mark to decide on their permanent plan, such as reunification with parents, adoption, or guardianship. Child welfare social workers, attorneys, and judges use this form to officially record custody and permanency decisions that will guide the child's care going forward.