Assessments and Preparation

• Preparing Children for Adoption
• Pre-Placement Process
• Identifying a Prospective Family for a Child Through the Matching Coordination Unit
• Applicant Assessments for the Adoption of Children
• Relinquishment Procedures and the Statement of Understanding
• Assessing a Petitioner(s) for an Independent Adoption
• Consent from Birth Parent(s) in Independent Adoptions
• Stepparent and Domestic Partner Adoptions
• Adoption Assistance Program (AAP) Level of Care (LOC) Rate Determination and Re-Determination