Section 388-147-1700. What steps must I take to place a child for adoption?

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(1) Your staff must prepare the adoptive parent(s) for placement of a specific child by:

(a) Locating and providing information about the child and the birth family to the prospective adoptive family provided under the federal and state statute; and

(b) Developing a transition plan for the child into the family, including preparing for adjustment issues, given the child's background.

(2) You must file preplacement (home study) reports with the court as required by RCW 26.33.180 through 26.33.190.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW, RCW 74.15.030(2), 74.15.311(2), 74.13.032, 13.04.011, 74.13.020, 13.34.030, 74.13.031, 13.34.145, 74.15.311, 74.15.030, and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, § 388-147-1700, filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.]

Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW, RCW 74.15.030(2), 74.15.311(2), 74.13.032, 13.04.011, 74.13.020, 13.34.030, 74.13.031, 13.34.145, 74.15.311, 74.15.030, and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, § 388-147-1700, filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.

                    
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