ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Children (Foster Care) (Practice and Procedure) Rules
41. Termination of foster care placement
Edition: 2024-10-18 · In force
41. Termination of foster care placement
(1)Foster care placement pursuant to an order for extension under these Rules may be terminated where —(a)an application by the Secretary to have the foster care terminated is allowed by the Court;(b)an application to set aside the extension orders is allowed;(c)the child attains the age of eighteen years;(d)the period prescribed in the extension order expires before the child attains the age of eighteen years and no application is made for a further extension;(e)the foster parent or the child dies;(f)an application to further extend the foster care placement period is disallowed by the Court;(g)an adoption order is subsequently issued in relation to the child; or(h)a care order that led to the child being placed on foster care is terminated or discharged.(2)Where foster care placement pursuant to an extension order is terminated by virtue of subrule (1)(d) or for reason of death of the foster parent, the Secretary shall immediately set down the case for directions before the Court.