Md. Code Regs. 07.02.12.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 07.02.12.01 - Purpose

Adoption services are provided to:

A. Effect a permanent plan, through adoption, at the earliest possible time, for a child in out-of-home placement-who cannot or should not be reunited-with the child's birth parent;

B. Protect a child from unnecessary separation from the birth parent;

C. Provide, in the shortest time possible, an adoptive family who will ensure a child's safety and well-being;

D. Permit adoption of a child only by individuals who are qualified for the responsibility; and

E. Protect, as appropriate, the confidentiality of the adoption process and share nonidentifying medical information to permit an adopted child and adoptive family to grow and develop undisturbed.

Md. Code Regs. 07.02.12.01

Regulations .01 adopted effective February 20, 1989 (16:3 Md. R. 340)
Regulation .01F amended effective August 5, 2002 (29:15 Md. R. 1141)
Regulations .01 adopted effective April 16, 2012 (39:7 Md. R. 490); adopted effective 43:22 Md. R. 1218, eff. 11/7/2016