10/17/2023
2. Assigns the case to the appropriate recruitment and certification (R&C) FSOS or designee and
mails or scans a copy of the assignment to the assigned person. The assignment should include the ninety (90) calendar day due date for the local office to have the court report submitted to the appropriate court of jurisdiction;
3.
Creates a hard copy file for the adoption and maintains the file throughout completion;4. Uploads the DPP-162 anad DPP-163 forms into KARES for those individuals who have lived outside of KY within the last five (5) years;
14. Enters the court report and all relevant information into TWIST and uploads the report and all supporting documentation into TWIST under the home study tab;
15. Notifies the Adoption Services Branch when the documents have been uploaded into TWIST; or sends a copy of the documentation to the Adoption Services Branch via scanned email;
6/10/2025
ii. Information and supporting documentation related to the assessment of an individual with a disability.
A. If the individual has a disability, a negative recommendation cannot be made solely based on the disability of a prospective caregiver without considering whether targeted adaptive or supportive services could enable the prospective caregiver to provide essential care and protection for the child.