Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-107.9

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 441-107.9 - International adoptions postplacement report

(1) For an adoption based on a decree issued by a foreign jurisdiction within the United States, the certified adoption investigator shall conduct a postplacement investigation and issue a postplacement report as required in 441-subrule 108.9(5).

(2) For an adoption based on a decree issued by a jurisdiction outside the United States, a certified adoption investigator shall conduct a postplacement investigation that consists of a minimum of three face-to-face visits with the minor person and the adoptive parents during the first year after placement with the first such visit to be conducted within 60 days of the placement of the minor person in the adoptive home. Additional visits shall be conducted if required by the jurisdiction that issued the decree.

(3) The postplacement investigation and report under this rule shall include documentation that any unique needs of the minor person are being met appropriately through the placement.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-107.9

Amended by IAB December 10, 2014/Volume XXXVII, Number 12, effective 2/1/2015