Time Limitation

(1) Except as may be specifically waived in writing by both the foster parent(s) and the Commissioner or his/her designated representative, the maximum time limit for processing an appeal regarding removal of a child from a foster family home is forty-five (45) days. This time limit begins to run on the date the request for appeal is received by the Department and ends on the date the Initial Order is mailed to the foster parent(s). (2) When the final agency decision upholds the decision to remove the child from the foster family home, the decision letter shall state the date on which the child will be removed, which date shall be not less than seven (7) days from the mailing date of the letter.