Which document primarily guides the determination of visitation frequency and location?

• A. The foster family
• B. The case plan
• C. The school calendar
• D. The court order

Answer: (B)

Visitation arrangements are guided by the case plan. This document, created by the child welfare team and approved by the court, sets out the goals for the child and details how often visits with the birth family should occur, who may attend, and where those visits take place. It is designed to support safety and the goal of permanency and is updated as circumstances change, making it the primary reference for scheduling visits. A court order can specify visitation terms as well, but the day-to-day frequency and location come from the case plan. The foster family hosting visits is part of the process, but they aren’t the guiding document, and the school calendar doesn’t determine visitation.