Can a biological parent regain custody after losing a child to foster care?

Can a biological parent regain custody after losing a child to foster care?

Jennifer Perry (Executive Director, Children's Action Network) gives expert video advice on: Under what circumstances does a child become "custody of the state"?; Are foster parents the same as adoptive parents?; What happens to children who aren't adopted? and more...

A biological parent can regain custody if they lose a child to foster care. There is a specific period of time during which the biological parent can establish that they're willing to undergo certain steps: training, support, treatment for substance abuse, etc. If they express their willingness to undergo those steps, which are mandated by the court, and finish them in a timely manner, the child may be returned to them and they will regain custody.