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016.15.4-VIII-K. International Adoptions

AR ADC 016.15.4-VIII-KArkansas Administrative Code

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 016. Department of Human Services
Division 15. Division of Children and Family Services
Rule 4. Policy and Procedure Manual
Chapter VIII. Services to Provide Other Permanent Living Situations
Ark. Admin. Code 016.15.4-VIII-K
016.15.4-VIII-K. International Adoptions
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The Adoption Services Unit shall provide assistance with Inter-Country Adoptions. However, federal IV-E funds shall not be used to support Inter-Country Adoptions.
PROCEDURE VIII-K1: International Adoptions
The Adoptions Manager or designee will:
A. Respond to inquiries/referrals about international adoptions.
B. Provide list of licensed private adoption agencies who will complete adoption assessments for inter-country adoptions.
C. Determine if an adoption assessment prepared by a qualified licensed social worker or others designated by the court meet child placement licensing requirements for adoption in Arkansas. (Licensed adoption agencies are exempt from this review.)
D. Provide an approval letter to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) upon request to verify compliance to licensing requirements.
E. Maintain permanent adoption files.
F. Train staff with licensed private adoption agencies, licensed social workers, and others designated by the court involved with inter-country adoption.
The Adoption Specialist will:
A. Refer inter-country adoption inquiries/referrals to the Adoptions Manager or designee.

Credits

Amended Feb. 1, 2010; July 19, 2010; Renumbered Nov. 25, 2010; Jan. 1, 2013.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 016.15.4-VIII-K, AR ADC 016.15.4-VIII-K
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