Section R6-5-6613. Adoptable Child: Assessment and Service Plan

A.      Prior to selecting an adoptive placement for an  adoptable child, the adoption entity shall:

1.        Assess the child’s medical, psychological, social, and developmental needs and shall design an adoptive family profile consistent with the child’s needs and best inter- ests;

2.        Design a written plan of developmentally appropriate preplacement and post-placement services necessary to facilitate the child’s adjustment to placement;

3.        Assess whether the child is a potential candidate for an adoption subsidy.

B.       The plan shall, at a minimum, include:

1.        Placing the child on the Registry if there is no adoptive family readily available to adopt the child;

2.        Giving the child a developmentally appropriate explana- tion of the adoption process.

C.      The adoption entity shall provide the child with services in accordance with the child’s plan.

Historical Note

Adopted effective January 2, 1996 (Supp. 96-1).