Nevada § 432.530 - Rights with respect to placement of child

§ 432.530. Rights with respect to placement of child

With respect to the placement of a child in a foster home by an agency which provides

child welfare services, the child has the right: 1. To live in a safe, healthy, stable and comfortable environment, including, without

limitation, the right: (a) If safe and appropriate, to remain in his or her home, be placed in the home of

a relative or be placed in a home within his or her community; (b) To be placed in an appropriate foster home best suited to meet the unique needs

of the child, including, without limitation, any disability of the child; (c) To be placed in a foster home where the licensee, employees and residents of the

foster home who are 18 years of age or older have submitted to an investigation of

their background and personal history in compliance with NRS 424.031 ; and (d) To be placed with his or her siblings, whenever possible, and as required by law,

if his or her siblings are also placed outside the home. 2. To receive and review information concerning his or her placement, including, without

limitation, the right: (a) To receive information concerning any plan for his or her permanent placement

adopted pursuant to NRS 432B.553 ; (b) To receive information concerning any changes made to his or her plan for permanent

placement; and (c) If the child is 12 years of age or older, to review the plan for his or her permanent

placement. 3. To attend and participate in a court hearing which affects the child, to the extent

authorized by law and appropriate given the age and experience of the child. 4. Consistent with the age and developmental experience of the child, except as otherwise

prohibited by court order or unless the sibling objects, to be informed of any plan

to change, or change in, the placement of a sibling, including, without limitation: (a) A plan adopted pursuant to NRS 432B.553 for the permanent placement of the sibling; and (b) Any plan to change the placement of, or a change in the placement of, a sibling

resulting from adoption, reaching the age of 18 years or otherwise leaving a foster

home.