Wash. Admin. Code § 110-60-0160

Current through Register Vol. 24-16, August 15, 2024

Section 110-60-0160 - Under what conditions may the department reveal identifying information about the birth parent?

When providing reports or information on the adoptive child to the prospective or actual adoptive parents, the department must not reveal the identity of the birth parents of the child, unless:

(1) There is a written open communication agreement where the identity of the birth parent(s) is known;

(2) The birth parent is already known to the adoptive family; or

(3) The birth parent has selected the adoptive family, and the birth parent's identity has already been established.

Wash. Admin. Code § 110-60-0160

WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-60-0160, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18

Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031. WSR 01-08-047, § 388-27-0080, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.