Section 14Sec./Art. 14

Termination of Placement. Termination of placement shall be done by the DSWD, upon recommendation of the agency, on the following grounds:

(a) Return of the child to biological parents;

(b) Placement for adoption of the child;

(c) Death of the child;

(d) Death of both foster parents;

(e) Expiration of the FPA; and

(f) In all cases where placement becomes prejudicial to the welfare of the child, such as, but not limited to, abandonment, maltreatment, sexual assault, violence or other forms of abuse.

Provided, That in the case of (f), the foster child, with the assistance of a registered social worker, shall have the option to apply for termination of placement.

ARTICLE V

LONG-TERM FOSTER PLACEMENT