Family Code 8817

Summary:

[Outside of a private adoption agency] a child may not be placed for independent adoption unless the Department or delegated county adoption agency prepares a written report on the child's medical background, including current medical reports on the child, and it has been submitted to the prospective adoptive parents and they have acknowledged in writing the receipt of the report.

Keywords:
adoption, child, parent, obligatory reporting
Parties Bound: 
CA Dept of Social Services or a delegated county adoption agency
Other Relevant California Code Sections: 
Family Code 8706
Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.506(a)
Uses and disclosures to carry out treatment, payment, or health care operations : Permitted uses and disclosures