Section R6-5-6506. Department Priorities for Receipt of Services

The Department shall accept and process certification applications and render adoption services according to the following priority schedule:

1.        First priority:  applicants  seeking to adopt  a  particular adoptable child with special needs;

2.        Second priority: applicants who wish to adopt a child with special needs;

3.        Third priority: applicants who have indicated they would consider adopting a child with special needs;

4.        Fourth priority: applicants for whom the court has ordered the Department to do a certification investigation and report; and

5.        Fifth priority: all other applicants.

Historical Note

Adopted effective July 6, 1977 (Supp. 77-4). Section repealed, new Section adopted effective January 2, 1996 (Supp. 96-1).