049-14 Wyo. Code R. §§ 14-6 - Home Study

(a) All Adoption Agencies shall complete and keep on file the following prior to approval:

(i) Background checks on the prospective parents as set forth in Chapter 3, Section 10.

(ii) References. Three (3) positive references shall be obtained for each prospective adoptive parent:

(A) Two (2) non-relative references from persons who have known the applicant for at least two (2) years, and have a general knowledge about the applicant's ability to care for children.

(B) One (1) references (e.g., parents, siblings) to assess family relationships and support the appropriateness of the applicant as an adoptive parent.

(iii) Physician or other medical professional statement verifying prospective adoptive parent is physically, cognitively, and emotionally capable of providing care for the child(ren).

(iv) Three (3) or more interviews shall be held with the prospective adoptive parent(s):

(A) Interview each prospective adoptive parent and household member separately (if age appropriate):

(I) Obtain necessary biographical information; and

(II) Assess each family member's attitude with regard to adoption.

(B) Provide sufficient information to acquaint the family with the Adoption Agency and its philosophies and practices; and

(C) At least one (1) interview shall be conducted at the family home with all family members present.

(b) Health and Safety Inspection. The Adoption Agency shall develop procedures to inspect and monitor every adoptive home to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children and shall perform a safety and health inspection of the home.

(c) Written Home Study.

(i) The written home study shall include documentation of all interviews and information gathered during home study process and shall also include:

(A) Date of interviews and home visits;

(B) Identifying information about all household members including relationship in the family;

(C) Motivation for adoption;

(D) Social history and current functioning;

(E) Family of origin, composition, birth order, parents' marriages, separations, other children of prior relationships;

(F) Physical, mental health, and substance use assessment for each family member living in the home;

(G) Prospective adoptive parents' relationship;

(H) Family relationships;

(I) Parenting;

(J) Employment and finances;

(K) Religion, values and attitudes; and

(L) Ages and type of children desired.

Notes

049-14 Wyo. Code R. §§ 14-6

Amended, Eff. 11/8/2017. Amended, Eff. 9/3/2021.