What should be included in periodic placement reviews?

• A. Only safety status.
• B. Progress toward goals, safety status, service updates, and any changes in placement or plan; court updates.
• C. Only changes in placement.
• D. Only service updates.

Answer: (B)

Periodic placement reviews are meant to provide a comprehensive, ongoing picture of a child's status in placement. They should cover progress toward case goals, the current safety status, any updates on services being provided, any changes in placement or the plan, and updates from the court. Including all these elements ensures a full view of placement stability, allows adjustments to services as needed, and keeps the court informed. Focusing on only one element—such as safety alone, changes in placement alone, or service updates alone—misses other essential parts of the review and would lead to an incomplete understanding of the child’s needs and the case trajectory.