SOFA Adoption Policies
Accessibility of the Executive Director/Administrator
Access to Approved Homestudy and Other Records
Adoption Agency Review Procedures
Agency cause for denial, revocation, or suspension of foster home certification
Application for Post Adoption Special Services Subsidy
Application Process and Preplacement Training
Approval of a Foster Home for Adoptive Placement
Assurance of Child’s Civil Rights
Completion of Adoption Homestudy Updates
Foster Caregiver Additional Assessment Activities
Foster Caregiver Preplacement and Continuing Training Program
Foster Caregiver Recruitment Plan
Foster to Adoption Notification
Foster Youth Bill of Rights for Infants
Good Cause Policy for a Foster Caregiver’s Failure to Complete Continuing Training
Governing Body Responsibilities
Handling Foster Care Grievances
Non-Discrimination Requirements
Notification to the Custodial Agency of Incidents with Foster Children
On Hold Policy and Course of Action
Personnel Policies and Procedures
Policies to be Explained to Potential Foster Caregivers During Initial Orientation
Permanent Retention of Adoptive Child Case Records
Release of Identifying and Non-Identifying Information
Required Notification and Adoption Homestudy Amendments
Simultaneous Approval of Applicant for Foster Care and Adoption
Standards of Conduct Regarding MEPA and Title VI
Training Requirements, Noncompliance, and Corrective Action for Foster Caregivers
Volunteers and College Students