1618.1 At the time of referral of a child or application for services, the child-placing agency shall assess the needs and strengths of the child's family.

1618.2 A written intake study shall include:

1. (a) The identification of the specific needs of the child and family which warrant consideration of removal and adoptive placement of the child;
2. (b) The family's strengths;
3. (c) The involvement of the child's parents and significant others in his or her care;
4. (d) The available resources;
5. (e) The goals of the family;
6. (f) Available social and medical history of the child and each family member; and
7. (g) The child's legal status.

1618.3 Each child-placing agency shall keep a record of all requests for services, placements, and the reasons for acceptance and denial of services.

1618.4 Each child-placing agency shall provide referral assistance to persons requesting services not provided by the agency.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 3033, 3043 (May 11, 1990).