NAC127.255. Provision of certain information regarding child to adoptive family; compliance with NRS 127.330.

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;

     (b) An analysis of the personality and temperament of the child;

     (c) The developmental and familial history of the child;

     (d) Copies of any available medical records regarding the child;

     (e) The reasons for the relinquishment of the child; and

     (f) If the child was in foster care:

          (1) The reason the child was placed in foster care, including any history pertinent to the abuse, neglect or abandonment of the child; and

          (2) A history of the child’s previous placements outside his or her home, including, but not limited to, foster care and adoptive placements.

     2. In addition to any other information provided to an adoptive parent, provide to the adoptive parent the report required pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 127.152. The child-placing agency shall obtain written confirmation that the adoptive parent has received the report.

     3. Comply with all applicable requirements of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, as set forth in NRS 127.330.

     (Added to NAC by Div. of Child & Fam. Services, eff. 11-23-93; A 5-14-96; 8-30-96; R056-02, 7-30-2002)