10/17/2023
4. Uploads the DPP-162 and DPP-163 forms into KARES for the individuals who have lived outside of KY within the last five (5) years;
9. Creates a hard copy file for the adoption and maintains the file, in central office, throughout the life of the case;
16. Enters the DPP-199, court report, and all relevant information into TWIST and uploads all documentation into TWIST
under the home study tab;17. 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 a scanned email;
6/10/2025
An adoption request may not be denied solely based on a 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
Information and supporting documentation related to the assessment of an individual with a disability who was denied for an independent non-relative adoption request must be maintained as part of the case record.
11. Mails or emails the DPP-199 and all attachments to central office;