D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-1617

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 29-1617 - ADOPTIVE SERVICES

1617.1

Each child-placing agency shall have a written plan for recruitment of adoptive homes which shall include:

(a) Methods of recruitment;

(b) Time-related goals for applicant recruitment;

(c) Staffing requirements; and

(d) Funding to implement the plan.

1617.2

A child-placing agency that serves minority children shall have a plan for actively recruiting homes of the same race or ethnic category as the children.

1617.3

Each child-placing agency shall provide the following information to prospective adoptive parents:

(a) A statement of the agency's purpose, philosophy, and policies;

(b) Description of children available;

(c) The agency's eligibility criteria, procedures, and responsibilities;

(d) The approximate time the process will take;

(e) Fees for services;

(f) Fee refund policies and procedures; and

(g) Service termination policies and procedures.

1617.4

Each adoptive applicant shall submit an application in writing on a form provided by the child-placing agency.

1617.5

The applicant shall sign a statement acknowledging receipt of a copy of the child-placing agency's policies as outlined in § 1617.3 and such acknowledgment shall be maintained in the applicant's file.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-1617

Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 3033, 3042 (May 11, 1990)