1. A. Prior to selecting an adoptive placement for an adoptable child, the adoption entity shall:

   1. 1. Assess the child’s medical, psychological, social, and developmental needs;
   2. 2. Design an adoptive family profile consistent with the child’s needs and best interests;
   3. 3. Develop a written service plan; and
   4. 4. Assess whether the child is a potential candidate for an adoption subsidy.

2. B. The service plan shall, at a minimum, include:

   1. 1. Placing the child on the Adoption Registry if there is no adoptive parent readily available to adopt the child;
   2. 2. Giving the child a developmentally appropriate explanation of the adoption process.
3. C. The adoption entity shall provide the child with services in accordance with the child’s service plan.

Historical Note

New Section made by final exempt rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 3255, effective January 24, 2016 (Supp. 15-4).