Services For Adoptive Parents

An agency must provide or arrange for the following services to adoptive parents served by the agency: (4-6-23) 01. Disclosure of Non-Identifying Child Information. Disclosure of all non-identifying information known to the agency about the child, the child's birth parents, and the circumstances leading to the decision to place for adoption. (4-6-23) 02. Post-Placement Services. Post-placement services related to support for the family and supervision of the placement. (4-6-23) 03. Provision of Resources. Provision of resources, or for the arrangement thereof, to ensure a safe, stable, and suitable placement for the child and the family, including information regarding the federal adoption assistance program. (4-6-23) 04. Adoption Finalization Assistance. (4-6-23) a. Help in finalizing the legal adoption. The agency must obtain a copy of the final order of adoption. (4-6-23) b. Upon request, the agency, either directly or by referral to a resource, will assist the family with any identified problems associated with the adoption. (4-6-23)