Once a case is open, numerous hearings will happen. See Chart. Few points about the flow chart. You can have an open dependency action whether your kids are in your care or in foster care. The timelines may change, but getting your kids back is not always the end of CPS’ involvement in your life. You have significantly less time to reunify with your kids if they are under age 3 at the time of removal. The earlier hearings set the tone for the rest of the proceeding, so retai