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27.5  Physical/Psychological Evaluation Prior to Placing a Child for Adoption

Within the preceding six (6) months of a child's placement, a child shall have had:

  1. Comprehensive medical examination;
  2. Dental examination (for children three (3) or older); and
  3. Psychological examination/evaluation beginning at least at the age of five (5).  A psychological evaluation shall be conducted on children younger than five (5) if warranted by background information or developmental concerns.

Chapter Memoranda History: (prior to 1/31/07)

 CD04-73, CD06-47

Memoranda History: