In this epiode of Navigating DCPP, host Alvin Eugene Richards III, Esq. examines the complexities of permanency in child welfare with a focus on Planned Permant Living Arrangements (PPLA). He explains the different permanency options availble in New Jersey and why PPLA is often used.

The discussion highlights the flaws within the current system and the challenges children face when treu permanency is not achieved. Our host emphasizes the importance of children having stable, loving homes rather than remaining in long-term placements, and he critiques current DCP&P practices that fall short of this goal. Real-world examples underscore why permanency must mean more than placement, it must mean belonging.