Section 14.06 - Adoptive and Foster Care Parent Candidates(1) Those seeking approval as adoptive and foster care parents and all household members 15 years of age or older are considered adoptive and foster care parent candidates.(2) Adoptive and foster care parent candidates may complete the BRC through the adoption or foster care placement agency when authorized by EEC. Sex offender checks will be completed by EEC, unless another process is authorized.(3) Adoption and foster care placement agencies must review the BRC results of adoptive and foster care candidates and determine whether each candidate is "suitable" according to the process determined by EEC policy and in accordance with FBI authorization.(4) EEC-licensed adoption and foster placement agencies should use the provisions of 606 CMR 14.00 as guidance. Placement agencies retain discretion over approval of adoptive and foster care candidates, regardless of the BRC findings.(5) If an adoption or foster care agency does not follow 606 CMR 14.00 in making a decision in an adoptive or foster parent application, then the agency must document its reasoning for not doing so.(6) The regulatory provisions within 606 CMR 14.00 only apply to adoptive and foster care applicants if specified.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1374, eff. 10/1/2018.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1398, eff. 5/16/2019.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1433, eff. 12/25/2020.