37.52.110 ADOPTIVE HOME APPROVAL The department provides the following services: (1) counsel the family regarding an appropriate placement for them; (2) help the family to understand the adoptive process; (3) counsel the family regarding possible adjustment problems; (4) counsel the family regarding telling the child about adoption and handling questions which may come up in the future; (5) advise the adoptive family that the department may provide services if problems arise after an adoption is completed; (6) provide information regarding other agencies and resources and make referrals; and (7) help the family to accept the department's decision. History: Sec. 53-4-111, MCA; IMP, Sec. 53-4-112 and 53-4-115, MCA; NEW, Eff. 12/31/72; TRANS, from Dept. of SRS, 1987 MAR p. 1492, Eff. 7/1/87; TRANS, from DFS, 1998 MAR p. 659. |