Fla. Admin. Code R. 65C-15.034 (2026)

(1) A child-placing agency the provides services to applicants pursuing adoption shall have on file a record of the adoptive home. Files may be retained electronically.

(2) The child-placing agency shall keep records for each adoptive family which shall contain:

(a) All documentation required pursuant to Rule 65C-16.005, F.A.C.

(b) The application for adoption;

(c) The adoptive home study;

(d) A copy of the information given to the parents concerning the child or children to be placed for adoption with them;

(e) Summary containing the placement decision, pre-placement and post-placement contacts with the family and the adoptive child, including services provided to stabilize the placement and decisions regarding finalization of the adoption; and,

(f) All legal documents pertaining to the adoption.

(g) For private adoptions, a copy of a signed agreement to adopt that advises the family if the biological parent has a history of three or more known instances of rescinding their consent to adopt.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History–New 12-19-90, Amended 10-27-93, Formerly 10M-24.049, Amended 11-14-16, 7-14-26.

Effective: 7/14/2026.