Md. Code Regs. 07.05.03.20

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 21, October 18, 2024

Section 07.05.03.20 - Records

A. All records on birth and adoptive parents and adopted children shall be maintained indefinitely in accordance with COMAR 07.05.01.11D.

B. All records shall include information described in Regulations .04C, .05G, and .11D of this chapter.

C. The agency shall maintain for at least 5 years a statistical summary which includes the annual number of:

(1) Children served by age and sex;

(2) Finalized adoptions;

(3) Completed home studies;

(4) Applications for home studies;

(5) Applications denied; and

(6) Home studies resulting in denials for adoption.

D. The confidentiality of all information shall be strictly safeguarded according to COMAR 07.01.02 and 07.01.07.

E. The agency and approved adoptive parents shall protect confidential information regarding the adoptive children, their parents, and guardians.

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