Adoption
214-1098 INACTIVE RULE
Title | 214 | Department of Children, Youth, and Families |
Chapter | XXX | Old Regulations Which Were Not Assigned Chapter-Subchap-Part |
Subchapter | XX | Old Regulations Which Were Not Assigned Chapter-Subchap-Part |
Part | 1098 | Adoption |
Type of Filing | Amendment |
Regulation Status | Inactive |
Effective | 10/24/2014 to 12/27/2018 |
Regulation Authority:
42-72-5
Purpose and Reason:
Rhode Island General Law’s references consolidated. Detailed descriptions regarding the relevant enacting federal laws removed. Language strengthened around the placement of siblings together. Language regarding the child’s medical records (copies, confidentiality) added. Criminal records checks, clearance of agency activity and Adam Walsh clearance requirements clarified with references to relevant policy added. Clarification as to responsibility regarding the filing of the Termination of Parental Rights in Family Court, identifying the permanent family and registering the child with the Permanency Services Unit. Clarification of the term “Adoption Disruption”. Language regarding the pre-adoptive parent filing an adoption petition in Family Court clarified. Entire section “Guidelines for Adoption by Foster or Kinship Care Provider” deleted.