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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".13" citation="COMAR 07.05.03.13" title_num="07" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="03" heading="Reconsideration.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>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:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>When a significant change in the circumstances of the adoptive parent occurs;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>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</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>At least annually until case termination or selection of a child for adoption.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A reconsideration may not take place:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>If the adoptive parent is actively working with another adoption agency; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>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.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Content of Reconsideration. The agency's reconsideration of the adoptive parent:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Shall include at least one interview with the adoptive parent in the home;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Shall include an exploration of the adoptive parent's continued interest in adopting a child;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Shall include a separate interview with all adults living in the home in addition to adoptive parent;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Shall include a separate interview with all children in the home who are 10 years old or older;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Shall include an exploration of the changed situation of the adoptive parent since the last agency interview;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Shall include completed fire and sanitation inspections if required by the application in accordance with Regulation .10C of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>May include a reevaluation with the adoptive parent of a willingness to be more flexible in considering children who need a home;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>May include an update in MARE; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>May include other requirements which the agency or the Administration deem appropriate.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>