Okla. Admin. Code § 340:110-5-37

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 340:110-5-37 - Post-placement supervision

(a) The adoption agency (agency) having legal custody is responsible for the welfare of the child until a decree of adoption is granted. The agency:

(1) provides the investigative report to the court as required by state law, including a recommendation for finalization of the adoption;

(2) sends a copy of the final decree of adoption to the court in which relinquishment of parental rights took place, unless otherwise indicated; and

(3) maintains a copy of the final decree of adoption on each child.

(b) Prior to the final decree of adoption, the agency:

(1) provides a six-month period of post-placement services between the time of placement and completion of the legal adoption, unless otherwise ordered by the court;

(2) conducts and documents a minimum of three face-to-face visits, including one visit in the home with the adoptive family and child. This documentation includes a narrative report indicating the health of the child and assimilation into the family;

(3) assists the adoptive family and child in developing a parent-child relationship, resolving problems, and evaluating the placement;

(4) maintains a record of changes in the adoptive family in matters regarding health, financial condition, family composition, or other relevant information that may affect the child; and

(5) removes the child from the home if the placement is unsatisfactory.

(c) The agency has on file a written description of its plan for dealing with disrupted placements, including a provision for counseling with the child and family.

Okla. Admin. Code § 340:110-5-37

Amended at 10 Ok Reg 2273, eff 6-11-93; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 2828, eff 10-1-02 (emergency); Amended at 20 Ok Reg 955, eff 5-12-03; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 1092, eff 6-1-06