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) 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)
Information concerning marital relationship, emotional, and financial status,
and attitudes of the family toward adopting a child.
(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) Age.
(2) Social and cultural background.
(3) Attitudes toward race and
religion.
(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.
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