Section 1-5 - Evaluation Process (a) The Department Caseworker, the Caseworker's supervisor or the Department District Manager of the field office shall evaluate the applicant, including but not limited to the following areas: - (i) The applicant is an adult;
- (ii) The applicant is secure in his/her current status and able to provide for the child(ren);
- (iii) The applicant's health, security, income, social and emotional ability allows for stable parenting;
- (iv) The applicant's motivation is one centering on the best interests of the child(ren);
- (v) The applicant has handled past concerns such as divorce, marital conflict, and employment changes in a constructive manner; and
- (vi) The applicant and other members of the applicant's family are open and comfortable with the sharing of adoption and biological background information with the child(ren).
(b) The adoptive home study shall include a recommendation for or against adoptive placement.