Library: Policy

340:110-5-33. Placement

Revised 6-1-06

The adoption agency (agency):

(1) has on file written policy and procedure governing the placement of children in adoptive homes;
(2) places children in foster homes under the supervision of a licensed child-placing agency, when temporary placement is necessary;
(3) selects adoptive parents best able to meet the needs of the particular child;
(4) studies and approves the prospective adoptive home in accordance with OAC 340:110-5-30;
(5) discusses the selection of the child with the adoptive family and prepares the adoptive family for the placement of the child.

(A) The parents have the opportunity to decide whether they consider themselves suitable for that child.
(B) The agency provides information regarding the child's background, medical history, legal status, progress, and development to assist adoptive parents with their decision;

(6) has a written agreement between the agency and the adoptive parents at the time of placement that includes verification of:

(A) a specified time frame for completing the adoption;
(B) participation and supervision of adoptive parents by the agency during the time prior to the completion of the adoption;
(C) adoptive parents' agreement not to remove the child from Oklahoma without the agency's permission prior to finalization of the adoption;
(D) agreement that the child may be removed and returned to the agency at the discretion of either the adoptive parents or the agency before the adoption is finalized;
(E) agreement regarding any adoption fees and schedule of payments; and
(F) notification by the agency to the adoptive parent about the Adoption Assistance Program administered by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) and the procedure for making application for eligible children with special needs;

(7) has written documentation verifying adoptive parents' acceptance of legal risk placement;
(8) provides to the adoptive parents at the time of the child's placement in the home a consent form for medical care of the child signed by an authorized agency representative and files a copy of the signed medical consent form in the records; and
(9) complies with the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, Section 571 of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes, when interstate placements are planned.