Section 16.06.01.800 - PLACEMENT OF THE CHILDAdoptive placement of a child in the custody or guardianship of the Department will be determined as follows:
01.Factors to be Considered in Determining Suitability of Adoptive Placements. a. For an Indian child, absent good cause to the contrary, the following preferences for placement under the Indian Child Welfare Act must be followed:ii. Other members of the child's tribe; oriii. Other Indian families.b. The primary factor in the review of a prospective adoptive family's eligibility is the ability to protect and promote the best interests of a child to be placed in their home.c. The Department will not delay or deny the placement of a child with an approved family that is located outside of the jurisdiction responsible for the care and planning for the child.02.Selection of Adoptive Placement. The adoptive placement of a child in the custody or legal guardianship of the Department will be selected using a committee process of no less than three (3) individuals and be approved by a field program manager as described by the practice standards of the Department.03.Disclosure. The field office must provide full confidential background information and discuss the child's history fully with the prospective adoptive parent(s) prior to the placement. The disclosure of background information must be confirmed at the time of placement by a written statement from the family services worker to the prospective adoptive family, which they will be asked to acknowledge and sign. A copy of this statement must be provided to the adoptive family and one (1) copy will be kept in the child's permanent record.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.06.01.800