Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.12702

Current through Vol. 24-19, November 1, 2024

Section R. 400.12702 - Program statement

Rule 702.

(1) An agency shall have and follow a current written program statement.

(2) The statement must include all the following information:

(a) Types of adoptions provided by the agency, including whether the agency accepts children released under the section 20 of chapter XII of the probate code of 1939, 1939 PA 288, MCL 712.20.

(b) Procedures for selecting adoptive parents for a child, including the role of the child's parent or guardian in the selection process.

(c) The extent to which the agency permits or encourages exchange of identifying information or contact between biological and adoptive parents.

(d) A clear delineation of fees, charges, or other consideration or thing of value for adoption services. The delineation must include specific charges for expenses and services, within and outside the agency, and differentiate between the charges that are refundable and the charges that are not refundable.

(e) Services and functions provided directly or indirectly, including all the following:

(i) Counseling services and any other available services to a person who is releasing a child for adoption.

(ii) Counseling services and any other available services to a child being released for adoption based on the needs of the child.

(iii) Therapeutic services or post-finalization services provided to adoptive parents or to the adoptee.

(f) Geographical area covered.

(3) An agency shall document that the statement has been provided to all persons making inquiry to release a child for adoption and to prospective adoptive parents.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.12702

1998-2000 AACS; 2014 AACS; 2023 MR 12, Eff. 6/26/2023