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Collection of Family Information About Adopted Persons and Their Birth Families
Series: State Statutes |
Author(s):
Child Welfare Information Gateway
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Year Published: 2012 |
Current Through October 2011
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This factsheet summarizes State laws regarding the types of information that are required or permitted to be collected on adopted persons and their birth families. Information generally relates to medical and genetic history, family and social background, and mental health history. For the adopted child or youth, it may also include placement history and any history of abuse or neglect.
Table of Contents IntroductionAgency or Person Preparing the Report Contents of Report About the Adopted Person Contents of Report About the Birth Family When the Report Is Made Exceptions for Stepparent or Relative Adoptions Summaries of State Laws |
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Suggested Citation: Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2012). Collection of family information about adopted persons and their birth families. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau.
This publication is a product of the State Statutes Series prepared by Child Welfare Information Gateway. While every attempt has been made to be complete, additional information on these topics may be in other sections of a State's code as well as agency regulations, case law, and informal practices and procedures.
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