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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 29. PUBLIC WELFARE |
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Chapter 29-16. STANDARDS OF PLACEMENT, CARE AND SERVICES FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES |
Section 29-1618. INTAKE PROCEDURES FOR ADOPTIVE SERVICES
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1618.1 At the time of referral of a child or application for services, the child-placing agency shall assess the needs and strengths of the child’s family.
1618.2 A written intake study shall includes:
(a) The identification of the specific needs of the child and family which warrant consideration of removal and adoptive placement of the child;
(b) The family’s strengths;
(c) The involvement of the child’s parents and significant others in his or her care;
(d) The available resources;
(e) The goals of the family;
(f) Available social and medical history of the child and each family member; and
(g) The child’s legal status.
1618.3 Each child-placing agency shall keep a record of all requests for services, placements, and the reasons for acceptance and denial of services.
1618.4 Each child-placing agency shall provide referral assistance to persons requesting services not provided by the agency.