This section of Pennsylvania law outlines the requirements for adoption reports, including necessary exhibits, investigations, and considerations for the child's and adoptive parents' suitability. It mandates the inclusion of vital documents like birth certificates and consent forms, and details the investigation process to assess the child's needs and the appropriateness of the placement. The law also addresses the handling of costs related to these procedures.
The report must include a birth certificate or registration of birth, consents to adoption, and any court decrees terminating parental rights.
A local public child care agency, a voluntary agency with consent, or an appropriate court-designated person conducts the investigation.
It assesses the child's eligibility, placement suitability, and considers the child's and adoptive parents' physical, mental, emotional, and background factors.
Yes, the court may establish procedures for paying investigation costs as part of the adoption process.