Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children
AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES
Adoption or Placement of Child With Special Needs
Section 127.480 - Recruitment of prospective adoptive parents for children with special needs

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 127.480

Current through December 31, 2024

An agency which provides child welfare services shall, pursuant to the provisions of 42 U.S.C. § 622:

1. Recruit, directly or through a contractor, a pool of prospective adoptive parents who reflect the ethnic and racial diversity of the children with special needs in this state.

2. Develop a plan to recruit prospective adoptive parents for children with special needs in the custody of the agency awaiting adoption. Such a plan must include, without limitation:

(a) A description of the characteristics of such children;

(b) Strategies to inform all members of the community about such children;

(c) Multiple methods of disseminating information about such children;

(d) Strategies to ensure that a person who wishes to become an adoptive or foster parent has access to the home study process;

(e) Training programs for the employees of the agency regarding the racial, ethnic, economic and cultural background of such children and prospective adoptive parents;

(f) Training for employees of the agency that work with prospective adoptive parents who have limited proficiency in the English language;

(g) A fee structure that does not discriminate against a person with a low income; and

(h) Procedures for efficient and effective searches for prospective adoptive parents.

Added to NAC by Div. of Child & Fam. Services by R056-02, eff. 7-30-2002

NRS 127.230

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