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IDAPA
16.06.01.780
IDAHO
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
AGENCY
16. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE
TITLE
06.
CHAPTER
01. RULES GOVERNING FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES
780.
FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING SUITABILITY OF ADOPTIVE PARENTS.
01. Indian Child. For an Indian child, absent good cause
to the contrary, the following preferences for placement under the
Indian Child Welfare Act shall be followed: (3-18-99)
a. Extended family; (3-18-99)
b. Other members of the child's tribe; or (3-18-99)
c. Other Indian families. (3-18-99)
02. Needs Of Adoptive Child. The primary factor in the
review of a prospective adoptive family's eligibility is the ability
to protect and promote the best interests of a child
to be placed in their home. (3-20-04)
03. Availability Of Prospective Adoptive Families. The Department will not
delay
or deny the placement of a child with an approved
family that is located outside of the jurisdiction responsible for
the care and planning for the child. (3-20-04)
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