Legal Authority/Introduction

LEGAL AUTHORITY:

• 922 KAR 1:100 Public agency adoptions.
• 922 KAR 1:140 Foster care and adoption permanency services

The alternative placement chosen following adoption disruption must best meet the needs of the child.

Procedure

The SSW:

1. Considers the following alternatives in making a placement decision for a child after an adoption disruption:
1. Another adoptive family;
2. A foster/adoptive family;
3. Foster care; or
4. Residential care;
2. Supports the child as much as possible during this time and asks questions aimed at bringing out the child’s feelings;
3. Attempts to make the disruption a learning experience.

The recruitment and certification (R&C) worker/private child placing (PCP) provider:

1. Helps the family prepare to tell the child that the placement is ending.

Practice Guidance

• Plans for moving a child from an adoptive placement to an alternative placement must be well thought out and shared with the child in advance.