Regulation .13 Reconsideration.
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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.