As in effect on June 1, 2008
Adoptive homes will be approved following the provisions of R501-7-4-3. In addition, the following factors will be considered:
A. Adoptive applicants shall apply in the region where they reside.
B. Both couples and single individuals may be approved as prospective adoptive parents based upon their ability to provide for special needs children.
C. Applicants shall show commitment and stability in existing family relationships which would provide a base for an adoptive child.
D. The evaluation of the home shall include the strengths and weaknesses of the family. Recommendations shall be made as to the age and type of child who can best fit into the home to ensure the healthy development of the child.
E. During the supervision period of school- age child placements, the parent must be at home when the child returns home from school or approved arrangement for supervision must be made.
F. The following factors are critical in the success of adoptive placements and should be factors in approving adoptive applicants: commitment to adoption, ability to sustain long-term relationship, proper motivation and realistic expectations, emotional openness and flexibility, empathy, strong social support system and knowledge of resources, and stable marital relationship.
G. The following factors may significantly contribute to adoption disruption and should be considered in approving adoptive applicants: history of emotional or psychological problem or substance abuse, impulse control disorders, disruptive crisis filled lifestyles, criminal activity, serious problems in child rearing, unrealistic expectations of self and child, and marital difficulties and incompatibilities which seriously compromise the ability to meet the needs of the child.
A. A record of the approved home study shall be maintained in the Utah Social Services Delivery System (USSDS).
B. Any significant changes in the family's situation shall be documented by revisions or additions on an annual basis in the adoptive study, including revised medical reports, if needed.
C. At the end of a family's third year, as an approved prospective adoptive home, the agency shall notify the family that their home study will be closed unless the family reapplies for a new home study to be completed.
Staff members of DCFS may apply to adopt and may adopt children in State custody in the following manner:
1. The person applies in the region of residence.
2. The home study will be completed by staff of another region on a cooperative basis upon the request of the regional director.
3. Approval of placement of a child in a staff member's home will be by the region having custody of the child. If the prospective adoptive parent is from the same region as the child, the placing committee will consist of the child's worker, outside child welfare specialists, and the State Adoption Specialist. Supervision will be by the placing region, unless the child and prospective parent are from the same region, in which case, another region will provide supervision.
adoption
1992
August 7, 2007
62A-4a-106
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