A. The licensee shall require the prospective adoptive parents to sign and date a written statement acknowledging awareness that the valid entrustment agreement may be revoked by either birth parent until:
- 1. The placed child has reached the age specified in § 63.2-1223 of the Code of Virginia; and
- 2. The number of days specified in § 63.2-1223 of the Code of Virginia have elapsed since the execution of the valid entrustment agreement.
- B. The written acknowledgement statement signed by the prospective adoptive parents shall be maintained in the child's file.
- C. Such a direct placement shall be recognized as a foster home placement and a foster home agreement required by this chapter shall be signed by the licensee and the foster parents.
- D. The adoptive placement agreement required by this chapter shall not be signed until the child is legally free for adoption.
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.