Chapter 5 : Section 16

Secondary Adoptions and Adoptions by Foster Parents

Policy

A family may apply to adopt an additional child or children at any time. A new home study shall be required, unless the family is certified to adopt, or has previously adopted a child in Arizona or is a foster family licensed by this state.

The Department shall complete an update report on any changes in circumstances that have occurred since the previous certification when the applicant is not certified and has previously adopted a child in Arizona. The Department shall complete an update report on any changes in circumstances since the most recent licensing report when the applicant is foster parent licensed by this state.

Procedures

Completing the Update Report

For a prospective adoptive parent who is not certified to adopt or, who has not completed an adoption in Arizona or who is not a foster family licensed by this state, complete the certification process as specified in Family and Home Evaluation and Certification.

If the original Foster Home Licensing or Certification Evaluation (home study) was not completed by the Department, request a copy from the agency that completed it.

Update changes in circumstances since the previous report for:

a family who is not certified, but has previously adopted a child in Arizona, and is applying to adopt another child; or
a foster family licensed by this state.

Ensure the Family and Home Reevaluation is submitted to the court with the following attachments:

for applicants who have previously adopted a child in Arizona, the initial adoptive home study and all extension reports;
for applicants who are foster parents licensed by this state, the initial licensing home study and all re-licensing evaluations; and
other documents or information as required by the court.

Documentation

For applicants who have previously adopted and are identified in the Provider (Adoption Registry, update the Person and Provider record in Guardian.

After receiving the order of certification, enter or update the family in the Provider Adoption Registry in Guardian.