OKDHS - OAC 340:75-15-91. Closeure of resource family home

340:75-15-91. Closure of resource family home

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Revised 5-15-09

(a) Basis for closure. A resource family home is closed when:

(1) a request is made by the resource family;
(2) the family has completed the adoption of a child from the Oklahoma Department of Human Services and does not wish to reapply;
(3) the family has moved out of state;
(4) the family's address is unknown;
(5) the family displays a lack of interest and cooperation; or
(6) the family no longer meets standards as found in OAC 340:75-15-88(d).

(b) Procedures. Specific procedures are followed to close a resource family home. • 1

INSTRUCTIONS TO STAFF 340:75-15-91

Revised 5-15-09

1. (a) Notice of closure. When possible, the adoption specialist makes face-to-face contact with the resource family to clarify the reason for closure of the home. A letter is sent to the family, with the reason for closure stated in clear, concise language. Relevant Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) rules or procedures are cited and attached. The adoption specialist may consult with Children and Family Services Division Adoption Section staff to determine whether to close an adoptive home.

(b) Resource closing summary. The adoption specialist writes a closing summary outlining the reasons for closure and stating whether the adoptive applicants should be considered as a Bridge resource family in the future, should they reapply. This summary is entered in KIDS resource assignment text box when the assignment is end dated.

(c) Resource record at closure. When the resource family has adopted a child through OKDHS, the resource file is scanned into the KIDS file cabinet under the Adoptive Resource within 30 calendar days of finalization of the adoption. If the family has not adopted through OKDHS, the resource file is scanned into the KIDS file cabinet and the resource closed.

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