Okla. Admin. Code § 340:110-5-36

Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024

Section 340:110-5-36 - International adoptions

The adoption agency (agency) that provides international adoptions meets the additional requirements in this Section and all other requirements in this Part. When the agency accepts children born outside the United States who are not United States citizens, the agency:

(1) complies with all applicable adoption laws of the child's country of origin and United States immigration laws;

(2) maintains on file at the agency a verified English language translation of the child's legal documents ;

(3) has a contract or memorandum of agreement with an entity authorized by the foreign government to receive custody and to place the child;

(4) documents in English the medical and social history of the child. When unavailable, the agency documents efforts to obtain the medical and social history;

(5) conducts a minimum of three post-placement supervisory visits within six months; and

(6) complies with applicable provisions of the Intercountry Adoption Act, Public Law 106-279.

Okla. Admin. Code § 340:110-5-36

Amended at 10 Ok Reg 2273, eff 6-11-93; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 2828, eff 10-1-02 (emergency); Amended at 20 Ok Reg 955, eff 5-12-03; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 1092, eff 6-1-06