Reinstatement of Parental Rights State Statute Summary

Reinstatement of Parental Rights State Statute Summary:

Reinstatement of Parental Rights Every State has statutes providing for the termination of parental rights by a court.  Termination of parental rights, which can be voluntary or involuntary, ends the legal  parent-child relationship. Once parental rights have been terminated, the child is legally  free to be placed for adoption. Approximately nine states have legislation in place that allows for the reinstatement of  parental rights following termination of parental rights. If a permanent placement has  not been achieved within a specific timeframe, a petition may be filed with the court  requesting reinstatement of the parent’s rights. If the court determines that the parent  is now able to provide a safe home for the child, the request may be granted. The laws  were developed in response to children who were aging out of the foster care system  and re-establishing ties with parents and family members.  Updated as of October 2012

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