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Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.245 - Prospective adopted child who is American Indian

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If a child-placing agency has reason to believe that a child under consideration for adoption is an Indian child, the agency shall consult and comply with the requirements of the Indian Child Welfare Act.
2. A child-placing agency shall ask a biological parent of a child who is under consideration for adoption whether the child is an Indian child. If the parent indicates that the child is or may be an Indian child, the agency shall ask the parent to provide the following information:
(a) The name and location of the tribe to which the child belongs;
(b) The enrollment number of the child, if the tribe to which the child belongs has assigned such a number;
(c) Whether the child has resided or been domiciled on a reservation or has been a ward of a tribal court;
(d) The name, including the maiden name, if any, and the enrollment number of each Indian relative of the child, including, without limitation, the parents and grandparents of the child, if the tribe to which the relative belongs has assigned such a number; and
(e) If the child is an Alaskan native, the name of the child's village or regional corporation.
The child-placing agency shall record, in writing, the information provided by a parent pursuant to this subsection.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.250 - Termination of parental rights of biological father

Current through June 11, 2024
If, pursuant to the provisions of NRS 128.150, it is necessary to conduct a proceeding to terminate the parental rights of the biological father of a child awaiting adoption, a child-placing agency shall attempt to obtain from the biological mother of the child an affidavit responding to the inquiry required pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 128.150.
Added to NAC by Div. of Child & Fam. Services, eff. 11-23-93
NRS 127.230
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.253 - Provision of services to prepare child for adoption before placement in adoptive home

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A child-placing agency shall provide services which are appropriate, based on the age of the child, to prepare a child for adoption, including, without limitation, emotional counseling of the child if appropriate, collection of relevant material regarding the child's history, collecting personal items for the child to keep in the adoptive home and discussing the selected adoptive family with the child before his or her placement with that family.
2. In determining the type of service to be provided pursuant to subsection 1, the child-placing agency shall consider, without limitation, the type of placement being considered, the relationship between the child and the members of the prospective adoptive home, and the readiness of the child for adoption.
3. If a child and a prospective adoptive family are not personally acquainted, the child-placing agency shall arrange preplacement visits of the child to the prospective adoptive home, including, without limitation, such overnight visits as are feasible. The number, frequency and types of preplacement visits must be based on the age of the child and the needs of the child and the prospective adoptive family.
Added to NAC by Div. of Child & Fam. Services, eff. 5-14-96; A by R056-02, 7-30-2002
NRS 127.230
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.255 - Provision of certain information regarding child to adoptive family; compliance with NRS 127.330

Current through June 11, 2024
If a child-placing agency decides to place a child in an adoptive home, the agency shall:
1. Before the child is placed in the home, provide the adoptive family with information, in a written form that does not divulge the identity of the biological parents, regarding the background of the child. The information must include:
(a) The information set forth in:
(1) Subsection 4 of NAC 127.220; and
(2) Paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection 1 of NAC 127.230;
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.256 - Duties of agency and prospective adoptive parents after placement of child in adoptive home

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A child-placing agency shall:
(a) Make at least one supervisory visit to the adoptive home of a child with special needs:
(1) Per week during the month following the initial placement; and
(2) Per month until the adoption becomes final. The actual number, timing and place of those visits must be determined for each specific placement.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.257 - Legal-risk placement of child

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If the parental rights of the parents of a child in the custody of a child-placing agency have not been relinquished or terminated, the child-placing agency may consider a legal-risk placement if:
(a) The child-placing agency has determined that grounds for the termination of parental rights pursuant to chapter 128 of NRS exist, pending a determination by a court;
(b) A parent of that child has relinquished custody of the child to the child-placing agency or the child-placing agency has been given custody of the child pursuant to a court order; and
(c) The other relatives of the child have been eliminated as possible adoptive parents for that child.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.260 - Relinquishment of child for adoption

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Before a child-placing agency accepts from biological parents a relinquishment of a child for adoption, the agency shall comply with the requirements of NAC 127.245 and, if the agency determines that the child is not an Indian child:
(a) Discuss with the parents the alternatives for keeping the child, and determine that the parents are prepared to relinquish their rights and responsibilities regarding the child.
(b) Assist the parents in reaching a decision regarding the most favorable plan of action for both the parents and the child, and determine the services necessary to carry out that plan.
(c) If appropriate, inform the parents that rights of visitation may be granted to certain relatives pursuant to NRS 125C.050.
(d) Ensure that the parents have had ample time and received ample counseling to consider all the implications of their decision. A child-placing agency shall not accept such a relinquishment within 72 hours after the birth of the child.
(e) Ensure that the relinquishment is:
(1) Executed in the presence of and acknowledged before a notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths in this state; and
(2) Attested by at least two competent and disinterested witnesses, including at least one social worker employed by a child-placing agency or an agency which provides child welfare services, who subscribe their names to the relinquishment in the presence of the relinquishing parent.
(f) The child-placing agency shall arrange, if necessary, for the provision of:
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this subparagraph, living accommodations until no later than 3 months after the birth of the child. The child-placing agency may arrange for the provision of living accommodations until no later than 5 months after the birth of the child if the biological parent has extenuating medical needs.
(2) Financial assistance, such as for food, clothing, rent and utilities, until no later than 3 months after the birth of the child.
(3) Medical care, including prenatal, obstetrical, hospital and dental care.
(4) Psychiatric and psychological services.
(5) Legal assistance.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES › Placement of Children in Foster Care › Section 127.265 - Written agreement; temporary foster care

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Before a child-placing agency accepts a child for placement in foster care, the agency shall enter into a written agreement with the persons having legal custody of the child. The agreement must include:
(a) Authorization for the agency to care for the child.
(b) Permission for the agency to obtain routine and emergency medical care for the child.
(c) The terms of payment for the provision of care to the child.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES › Placement of Children in Foster Care › Section 127.270 - Responsibilities and duties of agency

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If a child-placing agency decides to place a child in a foster home, the agency shall:
(a) Select a foster home that is:
(1) Licensed pursuant to chapter 424 of NRS; and
(2) Appropriate for the child, based upon the emotional and physical needs of the child, and the religious beliefs of the child and his or her parents.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › General Standards for Operation › Section 127.305 - Consulting services

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An agency which provides child welfare services shall:
(a) Maintain written agreements for the receipt of medical, psychological, psychiatric and legal services from consultants. Such an agreement may provide for the payment of a salary or fee to the consultant, or may provide that no compensation be paid.
(b) Provide the Division with access to copies of the agreements maintained pursuant to paragraph (a) whenever requested by the Division.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › General Standards for Operation › Section 127.311 - Discrimination prohibited

Current through June 11, 2024
Except as otherwise provided in this section, an agency which provides child welfare services shall not deny or delay:
1. An application of a person to become an adoptive or foster parent; or
2. The placement of a child, based on the race, color or national origin of the person applying to become the adoptive or foster parent of the child to be adopted or placed in foster care. The provisions of this section do not apply if the child is subject to the provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act.
Added to NAC by Div. of Child & Fam. Services by R056-02, eff. 7-30-2002
NRS 127.230
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › General Standards for Operation › Section 127.315 - Standards for setting fees

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Any fees charged by an agency which provides child welfare services for the placement or for arranging the placement of a child for adoption must be imposed pursuant to a sliding schedule of fees established pursuant to NRS 127.275 that:
(a) Sets forth a minimum and maximum fee; and
(b) Provides for a gradual reduction in the fee based on the financial resources of adoptive parents.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › General Standards for Operation › Section 127.321 - Waiver or reduction of fees for adoption services

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An agency which provides child welfare services shall not charge a fee for adoption services which it provides if:
(a) The child to be adopted is a child with special needs;
(b) The child to be adopted is related, within the third degree of consanguinity, to the prospective adoptive parent; or
(c) The prospective adoptive parent is the stepparent of the child to be adopted.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › General Standards for Operation › Section 127.325 - Maintenance of documentation; confidentiality

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An agency which provides child welfare services shall maintain documentation of all information collected on and services provided to children for whom the agency is responsible, biological parents, adoptive parents, prospective adoptive parents and foster parents with whom it places children. The documentation file must include:
(a) A cover sheet containing demographic and other pertinent identifying information.
(b) Any written request for the provision of services by the agency other than by an order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
(c) A narrative record of:
(1) The date and source of referral to the agency.
(2) All relevant interviews, assessments and investigations conducted by the agency.
(3) The services provided by the agency.
(4) The reasons for termination of services by the agency.
(d) Any pertinent:
(1) Written authorizations and agreements.
(2) Legal documents, such as relinquishments for adoption.
(3) Health records.
(4) Records regarding inspections for safety from fire or other hazards.
(5) Records of criminal history.
(6) Records of investigations for child abuse or neglect.
(7) Records regarding the status of the child as an Indian child.
(e) Information obtained from a biological parent regarding the birth of the child to be adopted.
(f) Written acknowledgment from a biological parent that he or she has received information regarding the State Register for Adoptions.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › General Standards for Operation › Section 127.331 - Submission of reports to Division

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Unless the Division informs an agency which provides child welfare services that the Division is able to retrieve such information from a different source, an agency shall submit quarterly reports to the Division, on a form provided by the Division, which contain the following information:
(a) The number of children in the custody of the agency who are legally able to be adopted, including the gender, race, age, special needs and number of siblings of such children;
(b) The number of adoptions of children who were in the custody of the agency by foster parents within the immediately preceding quarter;
(c) The number of prospective adoptive parents who have been approved by the agency to adopt a child and who are awaiting a placement;
(d) The number of adoptions of children who were in the custody of the agency which were completed in the immediately preceding quarter;
(e) The number of children who were returned to the custody of the agency following a failed adoption or the death of the adoptive parent in the immediately preceding quarter; and
(f) Any other information required for an intercountry adoption, as determined by the Division.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › General Standards for Operation › Section 127.336 - Audit of records of agency to determine compliance with certain provisions; actions upon determination of noncompliance

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Division will audit the records of an agency which provides child welfare services to determine compliance with the provisions of this chapter, chapter 127 of NRS, any other applicable state and federal law, and any written agreements entered into with the Division or the Department of Health and Human Services. The records that are subject to such an audit include, without limitation, information contained in the files of the agency relating to:
(a) Any complaint concerning the agency, including, without limitation, the investigation of such a complaint; and
(b) Adoption services provided by the agency.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.351 - Availability of application process for adoption of child

Current through June 11, 2024
The application process for the adoption of a child through an agency which provides child welfare services must be available to all persons regardless of age, color, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, income, religion or national origin. These factors must be considered only to the extent that they affect or may affect the ability of a person to meet the needs of a specific child.
[Added to NAC by Div. of Child & Fam. Services, eff. 5-14-96; A by R056-02, 7-30-2002]-(Substituted in revision for NAC 127.300 )
NRS 127.230
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.355 - List of inquiries for adoption of child with no special needs

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A person who wishes to adopt a child with no special needs who is in the custody of an agency which provides child welfare services may contact the agency and request to be placed on the list of inquiries.
2. An agency which provides child welfare services shall not place a person on the list of inquiries if that person has two or more children with no special needs, including biological children, stepchildren and adopted children, who:
(a) Are living with the person;
(b) Lived with the person before they reached the age of majority or were emancipated; or
(c) Lived with the person for 6 months or more during the preceding 12 months.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.361 - Types of adoptions offered; counseling for biological and adoptive parents, and adopted children and adults

Current through June 11, 2024
An agency which provides child welfare services:
1. Shall offer traditional adoptions in which:
(a) The adoptive parents are selected by the agency;
(b) No personally identifying information regarding the adoptive parents is provided to the biological parents; and
(c) No personally identifying information regarding the biological parents is provided to the adoptive parents.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.365 - Parental choice of type of adoption

Current through June 11, 2024
An agency which provides child welfare services shall:
1. Allow biological parents and prospective adoptive parents to choose, from among the types of adoption the agency provides, the types of adoption in which they are willing to participate. The choice of a particular type of adoption must be in written form, executed by the persons making the choice and by a representative of the agency.
2. Consider biological parents and prospective adoptive parents for the types of adoption they have chosen.
3. Maintain a list of its applicants to become adoptive parents, categorized by the types of adoption they have chosen.
Added to NAC by Div. of Child & Fam. Services by R056-02, eff. 7-30-2002
NRS 127.230
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.371 - Information provided by agency to public, biological parents, adoptive parents and adopted persons

Current through June 11, 2024
An agency which provides child welfare services:
1. Shall inform the general public of the types of adoptions it provides.
2. Shall inform the biological parents, adoptive parents and adopted children it serves regarding the State Register for Adoptions.
3. May, upon request, provide to any biological parents it serves copies of any documents those parents execute relating to an adoption and advise those parents if the child has been adopted.
4. Shall, upon request, provide to the adoptive parents or other legal guardians of an adopted child, and to an adopted person who is at least 18 years of age, the following information, if available, in a form that does not divulge the identity of the biological parents:
(a) The location, date and time of birth of the adopted person.
(b) The weight, the length, and the size of the head and chest of the adopted person at birth.
(c) The scores obtained from any administration of an Apgar test of the adopted person near the time of birth.
(d) The type of blood, any known hereditary conditions, and the medical and psychological history of the adopted person.
(e) Whether the adopted person has siblings and, if so, their age and sex when the adopted person was placed for adoption.
(f) The age, race, height, weight, build, complexion, color of eyes and hair, marital status, religion, and educational, medical and psychological history of the biological parents when the adopted person was placed for adoption.
(g) The ethnic history of the biological parents.
(h) Any special interests or talents of the biological parents.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.375 - Initial interview of biological parents

Current through June 11, 2024
During its initial interview of biological parents, an agency which provides child welfare services shall attempt to:
1. Elicit information regarding the overall situation of the parents and, if appropriate, offer to provide necessary services or to refer the parents to local providers of those services.
2. Determine whether the biological mother is receiving proper medical care and, if appropriate, arrange for the biological mother to obtain that care.
3. Determine whether the biological parents require financial assistance and, if appropriate, arrange for the provision of that assistance.
4. Make arrangements for future meetings with the biological parents to obtain additional information and to provide additional services.
Added to NAC by Div. of Child & Fam. Services by R056-02, eff. 7-30-2002
NRS 127.230
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.380 - Contacts with biological parents subsequent to initial interview

Current through June 11, 2024
1. During its contacts with biological parents subsequent to its initial interview, an agency which provides child welfare services shall attempt to:
(a) Obtain information regarding the background of the biological family for two or three generations, including:
(1) The occurrence of any childhood diseases or serious illnesses.
(2) Psychiatric and psychological histories.
(3) Demographic information and social history.
(4) Any use of drugs.
(5) Abuse of alcohol.
(6) Blood types.
(7) Any congenital deformities.
(8) Prenatal history, including, without limitation, information concerning the biological mother's use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco and prescription medications during her pregnancy.
(9) Any other pertinent information.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.385 - Duties of agency regarding biological parent considering consenting to specific adoption

Current through June 11, 2024
If a biological parent is considering consenting to a specific adoption, the agency which provides child welfare services shall:
1. Provide information regarding counseling, the State Register for Adoptions and education regarding adoption to the biological parent to ensure that the decision to consent to the adoption of the child is made without coercion and not under duress or undue influence;
2. Provide information to the biological parent regarding alternatives to adoption;
3. Collect the information required pursuant to subsection 1 of NAC 127.380;
4. Advise the biological parent that he or she may read the home study conducted of the prospective adoptive parent; and
5. Facilitate a request pursuant to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children as required by NRS 127.330, if applicable.
Added to NAC by Div. of Child & Fam. Services by R056-02, eff. 7-30-2002
NRS 127.230
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.390 - Study of prospective adoptive home: Initiation by agency

Current through June 11, 2024
An agency which provides child welfare services shall initiate a study of a prospective adoptive home:
1. When the agency which provides child welfare services determines that the study of the prospective adoptive home is necessary to provide a selection of approved adoptive homes for children in the custody of the agency;
2. Upon notification of a proposed placement of a child pursuant to NRS 127.280;
3. Upon the written request of a parent or legal guardian of a child, an adoption agency licensed or authorized as such by another state, which is submitted through the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children in accordance with NRS 127.330; or
4. Upon receipt of a written request from a licensed intercountry adoption agency or the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security.
[Added to NAC by Div. of Child & Fam. Services, eff. 5-14-96; A by R056-02, 7-30-2002]-(Substituted in revision for NAC 127.320 )
NRS 127.230
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.395 - Study of prospective adoptive home: Application and general requirements

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A person who wishes to have his or her home studied by an agency which provides child welfare services for the purpose of adoption must:
(a) Make a written application on a form provided by the agency;
(b) Submit a copy of his or her fingerprints as required by NRS 127.281, unless the applicant is also a foster parent licensed by the agency conducting the study of the prospective adoptive home;
(c) Sign a release of information, upon the request of the agency, authorizing the agency to contact any person who the agency determines may have information which is necessary to evaluate the home; and
(d) Cooperate with the agency by providing other information as necessary to evaluate the home.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.400 - Study of prospective adoptive home: Provision of information to prepare prospective adoptive parent

Current through June 11, 2024
An agency which provides child welfare services shall assist each prospective adoptive parent in preparing to become an adoptive parent by providing him or her with information, during the study of his or her prospective adoptive home, about the adoption process and issues which may arise once a child is placed in that home.
Added to NAC by Div. of Child & Fam. Services by R056-02, eff. 7-30-2002
NRS 127.230, 127.2805
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.405 - Study of prospective adoptive home: Release of copy of study

Current through June 11, 2024
An agency which provides child welfare services may release a copy of a study of a prospective adoptive home that it conducted to another agency which is licensed or approved to place children for adoption, if the applicant on whom the study was conducted has signed a release of that information.
Added to NAC by Div. of Child & Fam. Services by R056-02, eff. 7-30-2002
NRS 127.230, 127.2805
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.410 - Study of prospective adoptive home: Annual update; removal of name based on update

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An agency which provides child welfare services shall annually update the study of the prospective adoptive home of an applicant approved for the placement of a child until:
(a) A child is placed with that applicant;
(b) The applicant requests that his or her name be removed from the list of approved adoptive homes; or
(c) The agency removes the applicant from the list of approved homes in accordance with subsection 3, whichever occurs first.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.415 - Criteria for selection of adoptive home

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An agency which provides child welfare services shall select an adoptive home for a child in the custody of that agency based on the ability of the members of that home to meet the needs of that child.
2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, an agency which provides child welfare services shall consider the list of approved adoptive homes for the placement of a child based upon the individual needs of the child until a home that best meets the needs of the child to be adopted is identified. The agency may also consider whether the applicant is willing to:
(a) Provide financial or medical assistance related to the birth of the child that the biological parent is unable to provide;
(b) Consider the degree of openness desired by the biological parent; or
(c) Accept a legal-risk placement.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.420 - Approval of prospective adoptive parents; denial of application to adopt; applicants convicted of crime

Current through June 11, 2024
1. To be approved as a prospective adoptive parent, the applicant must demonstrate the capacity to be a parent and to meet the needs of an adopted child, including the ability to:
(a) Provide the child with conditions and opportunities to promote the healthy personality growth and development of the potential of the child;
(b) Assume responsibility for the safety, care, support, education and character development of the child; and
(c) Offer a reasonably happy and secure family life with love, understanding, guidance and companionship.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.425 - Prospective adopted child who is American Indian

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If an agency which provides child welfare services has reason to believe that a child under consideration for adoption is an Indian child, the agency shall consult and comply with the requirements of the Indian Child Welfare Act.
2. An agency which provides child welfare services shall ask a biological parent of a child who is under consideration for adoption whether the child is an Indian child. If the parent indicates that the child is or may be an Indian child, the agency shall ask the parent to provide the following information:
(a) The name and location of the tribe to which the child belongs;
(b) The enrollment number of the child, if the tribe to which the child belongs has assigned such a number;
(c) Whether the child has resided or been domiciled on a reservation or has been a ward of a tribal court;
(d) The name, including the maiden name, if any, and the enrollment number of each Indian relative of the child, including, without limitation, the parents and grandparents of the child if the tribe to which the relative belongs has assigned such a number; and
(e) If the child is an Alaskan native, the name of the child's village or regional corporation.
The agency which provides child welfare services shall record, in writing, the information provided by a parent pursuant to this subsection.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.430 - Termination of parental rights of biological father

Current through June 11, 2024
If, pursuant to the provisions of NRS 128.150, it is necessary to conduct a proceeding to terminate the parental rights of the biological father of a child awaiting adoption, an agency which provides child welfare services shall attempt to obtain from the biological mother of the child an affidavit responding to the inquiry required pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 128.150.
Added to NAC by Div. of Child & Fam. Services by R056-02, eff. 7-30-2002
NRS 127.230
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.435 - Provision of services to prepare child for adoption before placement in adoptive home

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An agency which provides child welfare services shall provide services that are appropriate, based on the age of the child, to prepare a child for adoption, including, without limitation, emotional counseling of the child if appropriate, collection of relevant material regarding the child's history, collecting personal items for the child to keep in the adoptive home and discussing the selected adoptive family with the child before his or her placement with that family.
2. In determining the type of service to be provided pursuant to subsection 1, the agency shall consider, without limitation, the type of placement being considered, the relationship between the child and the members of the prospective adoptive home and the readiness of the child for adoption.
3. If a child and a prospective adoptive family are not personally acquainted, the agency shall arrange preplacement visits of the child to the prospective adoptive home, including, without limitation, such overnight visits as are feasible. The number, frequency and types of preplacement visits must be based on the age of the child and the needs of the child and the prospective adoptive family.
Added to NAC by Div. of Child & Fam. Services by R056-02, eff. 7-30-2002
NRS 127.230
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.440 - Provision of certain information regarding child to adoptive family before placement in adoptive home; compliance with NRS 127.330

Current through June 11, 2024
Before an agency which provides child welfare services places a child in an adoptive home, the agency shall:
1. Provide the adoptive family with information, in a written form that does not provide identifying information of the biological parents, regarding the background of the child. The information must include:
(a) The information set forth in:
(1) Subsection 4 of NAC 127.371; and
(2) Paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection 1 of NAC 127.380;
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.445 - Provision of certain information regarding background and care of child to adoptive family before placement in adoptive home

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Before a child is placed in an adoptive home, the agency which provides child welfare services shall ensure that the adoptive family is provided with the information regarding the background of the child set forth in NAC 127.255 and any other written records relevant to the care of the child, including, without limitation, education records.
2. As used in this section, "education records" means a report card or other report of progress and an individual education plan, if applicable.
Added to NAC by Div. of Child & Fam. Services by R045-02, eff. 7-23-2002
NRS 127.152, 127.230
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.450 - Duties of agency when foster parent of child is chosen as adoptive parent

Current through June 11, 2024
If the foster parent of a child who is currently living with that foster parent is chosen as the adoptive parent of that child, before the child's permanent placement in that home, in addition to meeting the applicable requirements of this chapter, chapter 127 of NRS and any other applicable laws, the agency which provides child welfare services shall:
1. Review the licensing records of the foster parents;
2. Update the study of the prospective adoptive home pursuant to NAC 127.410;
3. Request and review any reports and investigations made pursuant to chapter 432B of NRS regarding the abuse or neglect of a child by the applicant or any member of the prospective adoptive family and household who is 18 years of age or older and any records of criminal history of such persons; and
4. Determine whether the adoptive family is eligible for financial or other assistance pursuant to NAC 127.490 or 127.505, or any other program.
Added to NAC by Div. of Child & Fam. Services by R056-02, eff. 7-30-2002
NRS 127.230, 127.2817
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.455 - Duties of agency and prospective adoptive parents after placement of child in adoptive home

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An agency which provides child welfare services shall:
(a) Make at least one supervisory visit to the adoptive home of a child with special needs:
(1) Per week during the month following the initial placement; and
(2) Per month until the adoption becomes final. The actual number, timing and place of those visits must be determined for each specific placement.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.460 - Legal-risk placement of child

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If the parental rights of the parents of a child in the custody of an agency which provides child welfare services have not been relinquished or terminated, the agency may consider a legal-risk placement if:
(a) The agency has determined that grounds for the termination of parental rights pursuant to chapter 128 of NRS exist, pending a determination by a court;
(b) A parent of that child has relinquished custody of the child to the agency or the agency has been given custody of the child pursuant to a court order; and
(c) The other relatives of the child have been eliminated as possible adoptive parents for that child.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Placement of Children for Adoption › Section 127.465 - Relinquishment of child for adoption

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Before an agency which provides child welfare services accepts a relinquishment of a child for adoption by a biological parent, the agency shall comply with the requirements of NAC 127.425 and, if the agency determines that the child is not an Indian child:
(a) Discuss with the parent the alternatives for keeping the child, and determine that the parent is prepared to relinquish his or her rights and responsibilities regarding the child.
(b) Assist the parent in reaching a decision regarding the most favorable plan of action for both the parent and the child, and determine the services necessary to carry out that plan.
(c) If appropriate, inform the parent that rights of visitation may be granted to certain relatives pursuant to NRS 125C.050.
(d) Ensure that the parent has had ample time and received ample counseling to consider all the implications of his or her decision. An agency which provides child welfare services shall not accept such a relinquishment within 72 hours after the birth of the child.
(e) Ensure that the relinquishment is:
(1) Executed in the presence of and acknowledged before a notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths in this state; and
(2) Attested by at least two competent and disinterested witnesses, including at least one social worker employed by a child-placing agency or an agency which provides child welfare services, who subscribe their names to the relinquishment in the presence of the relinquishing parent.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Adoption or Placement of Child With Special Needs › Section 127.475 - Identification and submission of information regarding children with special needs

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Pursuant to NRS 127.008, an agency which provides child welfare services shall identify each child with special needs in the custody of the agency for whom a prospective adoptive parent is not identified within 3 months after the child becomes available for adoption.
2. An agency shall submit to the Division on a quarterly basis photographs of and information regarding the children described in subsection 1. Such information must be limited to information that does not divulge the identity of the child.
Added to NAC by Div. of Child & Fam. Services by R056-02, eff. 7-30-2002
NRS 127.008, 127.230
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Adoption or Placement of Child With Special Needs › Section 127.480 - Recruitment of prospective adoptive parents for children with special needs

Current through June 11, 2024
An agency which provides child welfare services shall, pursuant to the provisions of 42 U.S.C. §
										622:
1. Recruit, directly or through a contractor, a pool of prospective adoptive parents who reflect the ethnic and racial diversity of the children with special needs in this state.
2. Develop a plan to recruit prospective adoptive parents for children with special needs in the custody of the agency awaiting adoption. Such a plan must include, without limitation:
(a) A description of the characteristics of such children;
(b) Strategies to inform all members of the community about such children;
(c) Multiple methods of disseminating information about such children;
(d) Strategies to ensure that a person who wishes to become an adoptive or foster parent has access to the home study process;
(e) Training programs for the employees of the agency regarding the racial, ethnic, economic and cultural background of such children and prospective adoptive parents;
(f) Training for employees of the agency that work with prospective adoptive parents who have limited proficiency in the English language;
(g) A fee structure that does not discriminate against a person with a low income; and
(h) Procedures for efficient and effective searches for prospective adoptive parents.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Adoption or Placement of Child With Special Needs › Section 127.485 - Training program for adoptive parents of child with special needs

Current through June 11, 2024
A person who adopts a child with special needs, regardless of whether the child is related to that person, shall complete a training program regarding the care of children with special needs or a training program that is designed to address the individual needs of a specific child which is sponsored or approved by the Division or an agency which provides child welfare services.
Added to NAC by Div. of Child & Fam. Services by R056-02, eff. 7-30-2002
NRS 127.230
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Adoption or Placement of Child With Special Needs › Section 127.490 - Eligibility for payments under federal adoption assistance program orr NRS 127.186

Current through June 11, 2024
An agency which provides child welfare services shall, in consultation with the adoptive parents, determine whether a child with special needs is eligible for payments under the federal adoption assistance program pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §
										673 or NRS 127.186.
[Added to NAC by Div. of Child & Fam. Services by R067-99, eff. 11-8-99; A by R056-02, 7-30-2002]-(Substituted in revision for NAC 127.335 )
NRS 127.186, 127.230
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Adoption or Placement of Child With Special Needs › Section 127.495 - Financial assistance by agency to prospective adoptive parents

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An agency which provides child welfare services may provide financial assistance to the prospective adoptive parent of a child with special needs if another prospective adoptive family who would be able to provide for the child without the assistance of the agency cannot be found.
2. An agency which provides child welfare services may, before the adoption of a child with special needs who is in the custody of the agency is finalized, provide financial and medical assistance to the prospective adoptive parent pursuant to NAC 424.460 upon the placement of that child in the prospective adoptive home.
3. A prospective adoptive parent who will require financial assistance to care for a child with special needs after the adoption of that child is finalized must submit his or her request for that assistance in writing on a form provided by the agency which provides child welfare services before the adoption is finalized. If the prospective adoptive parent is seeking reimbursement for nonrecurring expenses, verification of the costs incurred must be submitted. To receive this assistance, the prospective adoptive parent must enter into a written agreement with the agency which provides child welfare services that states the terms of the assistance to be provided.
4. Financial assistance may be in the form of:
(a) A cash payment in an amount which is no greater than the rate of payment for foster care which is currently being paid or which would be paid if that child were placed into foster care which, when combined with the resources of the prospective adoptive parents, is sufficient to cover the ordinary and special needs of the child;
(b) Payment to reimburse the prospective adoptive parent for nonrecurring expenses incurred in connection with the adoption; or
(c) Any combination of paragraphs (a) and (b).
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children › AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES › Adoption or Placement of Child With Special Needs › Section 127.500 - Appeal of decision regarding financial assistance; hearing

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An adoptive parent may appeal the decision of an agency which provides child welfare services to deny, reduce or terminate assistance pursuant to NAC 127.495 by requesting a hearing with the representative of the agency appointed by the agency to hear appeals. Such a request for a hearing must be made in writing to the agency which provides child welfare services. The request must be received by the agency, or postmarked if mailed, not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which the written decision to deny, reduce or terminate assistance is received by the applicant. An applicant who fails to request a hearing within 30 days after receiving the notice required pursuant to this section shall be deemed to have waived the right to a hearing.
2. A hearing must be scheduled not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which the request for a hearing is received by the representative appointed by the agency which provides child welfare services to conduct the hearing. The hearing may, with good cause, be delayed if the representative of the agency approves the delay and timely notifies all parties of the delay. The representative of the agency shall render a decision on the hearing within 30 calendar days after the adjournment of the hearing. The decision of the representative of the agency must be provided in writing to the applicant not later than 15 calendar days after the date on which the representative of the agency renders the decision.
3. A hearing which is held pursuant to this section will be conducted in accordance with chapter 233B of NRS.
[Added to NAC by Div. of Child & Fam. Services, eff. 5-14-96; A by R067-99, 11-8-99; R056-02, 7-30-2002]-(Substituted in revision for NAC 127.350 )
NRS 127.186, 127.230