For a child two years old or older, or one who needs treatment services, what is required for post-placement contacts during the first six months?

For a child two years old or older, or one who needs treatment services, what is required for post-placement contacts during the first six months?

• A. Weekly visits for six months, with no special in-home requirements.
• B. Monthly face-to-face contacts during the first six months, two of these contacts must be in the adoptive home with all members of the family.
• C. Five phone calls and one in-person meeting during six months.
• D. Biweekly meetings conducted remotely.

Answer: (B)

Monthly face-to-face contacts during the first six months are required when the child is two years old or older, or when the child needs treatment services. Of these visits, at least two must occur in the adoptive home with all family members present. This ensures ongoing, in-person monitoring of the child’s well-being and the family environment, so any issues can be seen and addressed promptly. Remote contacts or fewer visits don’t meet the requirement, and opting for non-face-to-face contacts would fail to provide the necessary in-home observation and family involvement.

Monthly face-to-face contacts during the first six months are required when the child is two years old or older, or when the child needs treatment services. Of these visits, at least two must occur in the adoptive home with all family members present. This ensures ongoing, in-person monitoring of the child’s well-being and the family environment, so any issues can be seen and addressed promptly. Remote contacts or fewer visits don’t meet the requirement, and opting for non-face-to-face contacts would fail to provide the necessary in-home observation and family involvement.