No prospective adoptive parent will be
rejected as adoptive parents solely on the basis of a lack of such experience.
Sexual Orientation or Gender of Prospective Adoptive Parents: Prospective adoptive parents may not be discriminated against or
rejected as adoptive parents on the basis of sexual orientation or gender.
The Stability of Employment and / or Residence of the Prospective Adoptive Parent (s): Prospective adoptive parents with frequent changes in employment and / or residence shall not be
rejected as adoptive parents, unless it is determined that such changes reflect an inability to provide for the well - being of a child to be placed in the home.
Prospective adoptive parents may not be discriminated against or
rejected as adoptive parents on the basis of race, religion, or sexual orientation.
Not exact matches
If the Agency disapproves /
rejects the prospective
adoptive parent, giving the indicated report
as a reason, the prospective
adoptive parent shall be informed of his / her right to a fair hearing.
If a prospective
adoptive parent or adult household member has a criminal history or is currently under investigation for an alleged crime, the home study provider agency shall determine on the basis of the information it has available whether to approve or
reject the individual
as an
adoptive parent.
If the prospective
adoptive parent (s) and / or adult household member has been or is currently the subject of an indicated (aka founded) child abuse and maltreatment report, the home study provider agency shall determine on the basis of the information it has available whether to approve or
reject the individual
as an
adoptive parent.