Adoption


214-1098 INACTIVE RULE

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Title 214 Department of Children, Youth, and Families
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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.