1. (a) The Adoptions Manager or designee will:

   1. (1) Respond to inquiries/referrals about international adoptions;
   2. (2) Provide list of licensed private adoption agencies who will complete adoption assessments for intercountry adoptions;

   3. (3)

      1. (A) Determine if an adoption assessment prepared by a qualified licensed social worker or others designated by the court meet child placement licensing requirements for adoption in Arkansas.
      2. (B) Licensed adoption agencies are exempt from this review;
   4. (4) Provide an approval letter to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service upon request to verify compliance to licensing requirements;
   5. (5) Maintain permanent adoption files; and
   6. (6) Train staff with licensed private adoption agencies, licensed social workers, and others designated by the court involved with intercountry adoption.
2. (b) The Adoption Specialist will refer intercountry adoption inquiries/referrals to the Adoptions Manager or designee.

Codification Notes: This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: "07/2010"