211.464. Foster parent and others may present evidence, when--notice and opportunity to testify.

MISSOURI STATUTES AND CODES

211.464. Foster parent and others may present evidence, when--notice and opportunity to testify.

Foster parent and others may present evidence, when--notice andopportunity to testify.

211.464. 1. Where a child has been placed with a foster parent, withrelatives or with other persons who are able and willing to permanentlyintegrate the child into the family by adoption, the court shall providethe opportunity for such foster parent, relative or other person to presentevidence for the consideration of the court.

2. Current foster parents or other legal custodians who are notseeking to adopt the child shall be given an opportunity to testify at allhearings regarding the child. Upon the filing of a petition concerning aminor child who is in the care of foster parents or other legal custodians,the court shall give notice to such foster parents or legal custodians ofthe filing, any future hearings held on such petition and their opportunityto testify at any subsequent hearings held in relation to such petition,unless such notice and opportunity is waived by such foster or custodialparent.