Washington Administrative Code
Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of
Chapter 110-60 - Adoption program
Section 110-60-0160 - Under what conditions may the department reveal identifying information about the birth parent?
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 110-60-0160
Current through Register Vol. 24-24, December 15, 2024
When providing reports or information on the adoptive child to the prospective or actual adoptive parents, the department must not reveal the identity of the birth parents of the child, unless:
(1) There is a written open communication agreement where the identity of the birth parent(s) is known;
(2) The birth parent is already known to the adoptive family; or
(3) The birth parent has selected the adoptive family, and the birth parent's identity has already been established.
Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031. WSR 01-08-047, § 388-27-0080, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.
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