14 Del. Admin. Code § 936-III-56.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 936-III-56.0 - Post-Placement Services

56.1 A licensee shall assist a pre-adoptive parent during the post-placement period until finalization as follows:

56.1.1 Assign a caseworker who is responsible for providing services to a pre-adoptive parent;

56.1.2 Offer assistance with steps toward integrating a child into a new family;

56.1.3 Provide help with problems that may occur, including referrals for services outside of an agency's capability; and

56.1.4 If applicable, provide information on adoption subsidies.

56.2 A licensee shall maintain in-person contact with a pre-adoptive parent and child during the post-placement period of at least six months until finalization as follows:

56.2.1 The first in-person contact shall occur within two weeks of placement or within a term required by the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children;

56.2.2 After the first contact, a minimum of three in-person visits shall be required;

56.2.3 At least one in-person contact shall be made in a pre-adoptive parent's home; and

56.2.4 Each household member shall be interviewed in-person at least once during the post-placement period.

56.3 The agency shall comply with 13 Del.C. § 905 and not remove a child who is legally free for adoption from an adoptive placement prior to the adoption without good cause.

56.4 A licensee providing international adoptions that are finalized before a family returns to the United States, shall provide post adoption services as follows:

56.4.1 The first in-person contact shall occur within 30 days of placement;

56.4.2 The services shall be provided for a minimum of one year; and

56.4.3 A minimum of three visits shall be required.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 936-III-56.0

24 DE Reg. 274 (9/1/2020) (final)