Adoptions Regulations

The following regulations contain the CDSS Policies and Procedures.

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Adoptions Manual

Updated	Chapter
05/02/24	Title 22, Div 2, Adoptions Regulations, Subchap 1 thru 2, Sec 35000 thru 35035 Subchapter 1. Adoptions Program Terminology / Definitions Subchapter 2. General Requirements
05/02/24	Title 22, Div 2, Adoptions Regulations, Subchap 3, Sec 35037 thru 35078 Subchapter 3. Administrative Requirements
01/01/23	Title 22, Div 2, Adoptions Regulations, Subchap 4, Sec 35079 thru 35094.3 Subchapter 4. Procedures For Independent Adoptions
06/15/15	Title 22, Div 2, Adoptions Regulations, Subchap 4 (Cont), Sec 35095 thru 35126 Subchapter 4. Procedures For Independent Adoptions (Continued)
01/01/23	Title 22, Div 2, Adoptions Regulations, Subchap 5, Sec 35127.1 thru 35151 Subchapter 5. Procedures For Agency Adoptions
01/01/23	Title 22, Div 2, Adoptions Regulations, Subchap 5 (Cont), Sec 35152.1 thru 35152.2 Subchapter 5. Procedures For Agency Adoptions (Continued)
01/01/23	Title 22, Div 2, Adoptions Regulations, Subchap 5 (Cont), Sec 35153 thru 35231 Subchapter 5. Procedures For Agency Adoptions (Continued)
04/01/19	Title 22, Div 2, Adoptions Regulations, Subchap 6, Sec 35241 thru 35323 Subchapter 6. Procedures For Intercountry Adoptions
12/09/11	Title 22, Div 2, Adoptions Regulations, Subchap 7, Sec 35325 thru 35352.3 Subchapter 7. Adoption Assistance Program/Aid For The Adoption Of Children (Aap/Aac)
01/01/23	Title 22, Div 2, Adoptions Regulations, Subchap 8 thru 9, Sec 35353 thru 35409 Subchapter 8. Adoption Of Children With Indian Heritage Subchapter 9 Interstate Compact On The Placement Of Children (Icpc)