Form 242 Qualified Residential Treatment Program Placement Hearing Journal Entry and Order - Kansas

What Is Form 242?

This is a legal form that was released by the Kansas District Courts - a government authority operating within Kansas. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form 242?
A: Form 242 is a document used in Kansas for the placement of a child in a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP).

Q: What is a Qualified Residential Treatment Program?
A: A Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) is a specialized treatment program for children who require a higher level of care and support than traditional foster care.

Q: What is a Placement Hearing?
A: A Placement Hearing is a court proceeding in which a judge determines the most appropriate placement for a child in the child welfare system.

Q: What information does Form 242 include?
A: Form 242 includes details about the child, their current placement, reasons for the QRTP placement recommendation, and the proposed QRTP placement.

Q: Who is involved in the Placement Hearing?
A: The judge, attorneys representing the child and parents, child welfare agency representatives, and sometimes the child and their caregivers are involved in the Placement Hearing.