Renewal of Certification

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Renewal of Certification

1. A certified adoptive parent who has not filed a petition for adoption within eighteen months of the original certification order, may apply for an extension of certification.
2. OAS will obtain, from the adoptive parent seeking renewal the following information:
1. A copy of the request for renewal of certification.
2. A statement of any changes in the certified adoptive parent’s social, family, medical, and financial circumstances.
3. New fingerprint clearance at least every third year following original certification.
4. A current medical report for all members of the applicant’s household at least every third year following original certification
3. When investigating a request for renewal of certification, OAS will, at a minimum, complete the following:
1. Conduct a face-to-face interview at the applicant’s home with the applicant and the applicant’s other household members over the age of five
2. Investigate any change in circumstances described in the request for renewal as necessary to determine continuing fitness to adopt
3. Document all action
4. Upon completion of the renewal investigation, OAS will prepare and file with the Court, a report of the investigation, which will contain a recommendation for or against renewal of certification.