1. A. Prior to initiating the home study, the licensee shall make full disclosure of fee charges to adoptive home applicants.

2. B. Each applicant shall be given a written fee explanation that addresses the following:

   1. 1. The amount the applicant must pay and when and how the payments are to be made;
   2. 2. How the amount is determined and what services the fees cover; and
   3. 3. The refund policy of the licensee.
3. C. The licensee shall develop a mutually-acceptable written agreement with the adoptive applicants regarding the fees to be paid and the services to be provided.

Statutory Authority

§§ 63.2-217 and 63.2-1734 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 28, Issue 10, eff. May 1, 2012.