This paper is a literature review on the best practice for permanency placement of at risk children from a social work perspective. This paper should be 20-25 pages in length not including title, abstract, and reference page however, these pages are required. This paper should carry 15-20 sources no older than 5-7 years, all scholarly journals. No books, websites, or newspapers. This paper is in APA format, double spaced, 12 point times new roman font with headings and subheadings. This paper should focus on permanency planning and steer away from treatment modalities. Again this is for a social work class and should focus on what is best for the child when dealing with permanency planning.