Utah Admin. Code R512-40-4 - Requirements for Persons Applying for Adoptive Placement of a Child in the Custody of Child and Family Services
(1) Legally
married couples and single adults, including relatives of a child and employees
of Child and Family Services, may apply to adopt a child in state's custody
based on their ability to provide a permanent family for the child. Only
relatives to the child may be cohabiting under Section
78B-6-117. Adoptive applicants
shall:
(a) apply in the region where they
live;
(b) complete the adoption
training program approved by Child and Family Services, which may be adapted
for relatives based on the child's needs;
(c) be assessed and approved as an adoptive
parent by Child and Family Services following completion of a home study
pursuant to Section R512-40-5;
(d) obtain a foster care license issued by
the Department of Human Services, Office of Licensing, or meet the same
standards required to be licensed in Section R501-12, or receive a written
waiver from Child and Family Services for a specific standard; and
(e) receive a determination by Child and
Family Services that no conflict of interest exists in the adoption
process.
(2) Relatives
are not required to become licensed to be considered for adoption and will have
an assessment completed by Child and Family Services.
Notes
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