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Adoptive Home Records.Rule 65C-15.034

Chapter 65C-15 · Child-Placing Agencies · flrules.org · in effect since 2026-07-14

Rulemaking notices (2)
  • 2026-04-10 Notice of Proposed Rule · FAR Vol. 52/70 · Amendments update the licensing requirements for child-placing agencies to streamline the licensing processes and repeal obsolete rule provisions.
  • 2026-03-06 Notice of Rule Development · FAR Vol. 52/45 · Amendments update the licensing requirements for child-placing agencies to streamline the licensing processes and repeal obsolete rule provisions.

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(1) A child-placing agency the provides services to applicants pursuing adoption shall have on file a record of the adoptive home. Files may be retained electronically.

(2) The child-placing agency shall keep records for each adoptive family which shall contain:

(a) All documentation required pursuant to Rule 65C-16.005, F.A.C.

(b) The application for adoption;

(c) The adoptive home study;

(d) A copy of the information given to the parents concerning the child or children to be placed for adoption with them;

(e) Summary containing the placement decision, pre-placement and post-placement contacts with the family and the adoptive child, including services provided to stabilize the placement and decisions regarding finalization of the adoption; and,

(f) All legal documents pertaining to the adoption.

(g) For private adoptions, a copy of a signed agreement to adopt that advises the family if the biological parent has a history of three or more known instances of rescinding their consent to adopt.

Rulemaking authority. § 409.175, Fla. Stat. Law implemented. § 409.175, Fla. Stat.

History. New 12-19-90, Amended 10-27-93, Formerly 10M-24.049, Amended 11-14-16, 7-14-26.