Services to Adoptive Parent(s) – The Partner Provider will provide services to

Services to Adoptive Parent(s) – The Partner Provider will provide services to adoptive applicant(s) to assist them in making an informed decision about adoption. The Partner Provider must provide the opportunity for applicant(s) to participate in the adoptive study and evaluation of the potential for meeting the needs of the children available for adoption. 1. The Partner Provider must prepare the adoptive family for the placement of a particular child. Preparation includes: a. Information about the needs, characteristics, expectations of the child and of the child’s family; b. Review of medical histories of the child and of the child’s family; c. Visitation with the child prior to placement; d. Arrange visits; and e. Assistance with travel arrangements. 2. The MDCPS specialist must provide post-placement visits for the adoptive parents in domestic adoptions. The post-placement adoption visits must be held at least two (2) times, face-to-face in the home prior to finalization and based on the needs of the child and prospective parent(s). International post- placement adoption visits are based on the originating country of the child. Observations made during the visits will be used in making recommendations for the finalization of the adoption. 3. MDCPS will provide information regarding the methods for matching children with adoptive parents.