Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Subtitle 05 - SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION-PRIVATE CHILD PLACEMENT AGENCIES
Chapter 07.05.03 - Private Adoption
Section 07.05.03.13 - Reconsideration

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 07.05.03.13

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024

A. Within 30 days after a completed application for reconsideration, in accordance with Regulation .10B and C of this chapter, the agency child placement worker shall complete a reconsideration of the adoptive parent:

(1) When a significant change in the circumstances of the adoptive parent occurs;

(2) When the adoptive parent adopted a child through the agency and wishes to adopt another child through the agency within 3 years of the previous child's adoption; or

(3) At least annually until case termination or selection of a child for adoption.

B. A reconsideration may not take place:

(1) If the adoptive parent is actively working with another adoption agency; or

(2) The adoptive parent has not finalized an already pending adoption unless the adoptive parent is in the process of adopting a sibling group, in which case only the sibling group shall be considered.

C. Content of Reconsideration. The agency's reconsideration of the adoptive parent:

(1) Shall include at least one interview with the adoptive parent in the home;

(2) Shall include an exploration of the adoptive parent's continued interest in adopting a child;

(3) Shall include a separate interview with all adults living in the home in addition to adoptive parent;

(4) Shall include a separate interview with all children in the home who are 10 years old or older;

(5) Shall include an exploration of the changed situation of the adoptive parent since the last agency interview;

(6) Shall include completed fire and sanitation inspections if required by the application in accordance with Regulation .10C of this chapter;

(7) May include a reevaluation with the adoptive parent of a willingness to be more flexible in considering children who need a home;

(8) May include an update in MARE; and

(9) May include other requirements which the agency or the Administration deem appropriate.

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