Rule 37.02 - Adoption Study ReportThe adoption study is the basis for completion of a written report which must be in a format specified by the Commissioner of Human Services. An adoption study report must include at least one in-home visit with each prospective adoptive parent. At a minimum, the report must document the following information about each prospective adoptive parent:
(a) a background study pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 259.41, subd. 3, and § 245C.33, including: (i) an assessment of the data and information required in Minnesota Statutes § 245C.33, subd. 4, to determine if the prospective adoptive parent and any other person over the age of 13 living in the home has a felony conviction consistent with subdivision 3 and section 471(a)(2) of the Social Security Act; and(ii) an assessment of the effect of any conviction or finding of substantiated maltreatment on the capacity of the prospective adoptive parent to safely care for and parent a child;(b) an assessment of medical and social history;(c) an assessment of current health;(d) an assessment of potential parenting skills;(e) an assessment of ability to provide adequate financial support for a child;(f) an assessment of the level of knowledge and awareness of adoption issues, including, where appropriate, matters relating to interracial, cross-cultural, and special needs adoptions; and(g) recommendations regarding the suitability of the subject of the study to be an adoptive parent.