55 Pa. Code § 3350.12 – Adoptive applicants.

(a) The service provider shall make a written study of applicants for the purpose of determining their capacity for adoptive parenthood, using interviews between an agency representative and the prospective parents as the primary source of information. The study shall include:
1. (1) A medical history and recent physical examination as evidence that the applicants are in good physical and mental health and able to undertake the responsibilities of parenthood.
2. (2) Information concerning marital relationship, emotional, and financial status, and attitudes of the family toward adopting a child.
3. (3) A description of the visit to the home and community.
(b) When references are used, they shall come from persons who have observed the applicants in situations that may indicate their capacity for parenthood.
(c) The records shall document the basis for selection of an adoptive home for a child including such factors as:
1. (1) Age.
2. (2) Social and cultural background.
3. (3) Attitudes toward race and religion.
4. (4) Physical and personality characteristics.
(d) The adoptive applicants shall be kept fully informed as to each phase of the study. The final agency decision as to acceptance or rejection shall be made promptly and shall be explained to the applicants.