1. A. Unless parental rights of the birth parents have been terminated, the licensee may inform the birth parents and shall inform the adoptive parents that they may enter into a written post-adoption contact and communication agreement as described in § 63.2-1220.2 of the Code of Virginia.
2. B. The licensee shall inform the child if the child is 14 years of age or older, that he may consent to a post-adoption contact and communication agreement as described in § 63.2-1220.2 of the Code of Virginia.

3. C. When a child's birth parents and the prospective adoptive parents have entered into a written post-adoption contact and communication agreement, and the child age 14 years or older has given consent, the licensee shall:

   1. 1. Review the written post-adoption contact and communication agreement; and

   2. 2. Provide to the court the licensee's written recommendation indicating whether:

      1. a. The post-adoption contact and communication agreement represents the best interests of the child; and
      2. b. The licensee recommends approval of the agreement.

Statutory Authority

§§ 63.2-217, 63.1-1701, and 63.2-1734 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 36, Issue 2, eff. October 17, 2019.