Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-35-.04

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 660-5-35-.04 - Conditions For Placement Of Children

(1) Sending agencies must comply with Compact requirements and with the applicable laws of the receiving state governing the placement of children when children are to be placed in foster care or for possible adoption in other states.

(2) The sending state must, prior to sending, bringing, or facilitating a child's placement in foster care or for possible adoption in a receiving state, provide authorities in the receiving state with written notice of the intention to send, bring or place the child into the state. This includes the provision of a referral that includes information required by Article III in the Compact.

(3) The receiving state shall provide written notice to the sending agency, prior to the child being sent, brought, or placed in the receiving state, that the proposed placement appears to be in the child's best interest.

Author: Jerome Webb

Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-35-.04

New Rule: Filed April 4, 2001; effective May 9, 2001. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 4, 2006; effective September 8, 2006.

Statutory Authority:42 U.S.C. §5119 National Child Protection Act of 1993; Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 24-14-8, 38-7-15, 44-2-20.