LDSFS has had several policy changes regarding adoption services.
The following are applicable only for new clients as of August 1, 2010:
1. Couples must seek professional medical assessment and treatment for infertility prior to applying for an infant adoption. Documentation must be provided by a licensed medical physician.
2. A couple may apply for infant adoption if they have two of fewer children. A couple may apply for additional children through designated or special needs adoption.
The following changes are applicable with couples currently in the adoption process:
1. The Adoption Study Summary (home study) expires one year from the date of approval and must be updated with an addendum unless otherwise directed by local government regulations. a $300. fee will be charged for each Adoption Study Update. The adoption study fee will not be credited toward the placement fee.
2. When an adoptive couple transfers to another LDSFS office, a $300 fee to update the Adoptive Study Summary will be charged.
3. The Adoptive Study Summary must be completed and approved within one year of acceptance as a client or the file will be closed.
Q&A- Some questions that have already been asked about the policy change:
Q: There are women who can not have, or have been advised by a doctor not to have, children (or additional children) for reasons other than infertility, will such individuals still be able to adopt through LDSFS?
A: Yes. Such situations will be considered on a case by case bases.
Q: If a couple having no (or any number of) children has a designated adoption, will they still be required to have the medical assessment for infertility?
A: They will still need a medical assessment for the purpose of good health, but not for fertility.
***If you have any questions regarding the policy changes please e-mail us and we will forward your questions to the adoption manager for clarification.
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