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340:75-15-89. Evaluation of the adoptive home after the Bridge resource family assessment

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Revised 5-15-09

(a) Ongoing evaluation. Bridge resource families are evaluated on a continuing basis. • 1

(b) Annual re-assessment. A formal re-assessment is completed on an annual basis on each adoptive resource family that does not have a child placed in the home by the adoption specialist. For resource families that have a child in the home, the foster care specialist completes the formal re-assessment. • 2

INSTRUCTIONS TO STAFF 340:75-15-89

Revised 5-15-09

1. Assessment update. The adoption or foster care specialist updates the resource family assessment when any significant changes occur within the family. Examples of significant changes are:

(1) change in the household composition;

(2) trial adoption disruption;

(3) death in the family;

(4) change of employment or income;

(5) relocation of the family; or

(6) update of Form 04AF018E, Child Needs Information List.

2. Annual re-assessment. The Bridge resource family annual assessment is completed according to the guidelines in Form 04AFO29E, Bridge Resource Family Re-Assessment Guide.

(1) A copy is provided to the Bridge resource family and a copy is retained in the local case record. The resource family is given an opportunity to review the Bridge resource family annual assessment and make comments prior to completion. Procedures outlined in OAC 340:75-15-84 Instructions to Staff are followed.

(2) If a national fingerprint check has been done within the previous five years, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) name‑based record search for each adult household member 18 years of age or older is sufficient.

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