NAC127.450. Duties of agency when foster parent of child is chosen as adoptive parent.

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)