State specific Brochure on the release of adoption information,

By Day 1 of Week 1, your instructor will assign each student a state to complete this assignment. Prepare a state specific brochure on the release of adoption information, based upon the state laws and administrative rules for the designated state. The brochure should include the following information:

  • General summary of the state law
  • State definition of non-identifying information
  • State definition of identifying information
  • What information may be released to an adult adopted person
  • What information may be released to a former parent or to an adult former sibling
  • Information about the purpose and scope of the state central adoption registry
  • How to locate an adoption record
  • If applicable, any pending state legislation on adoption release of information laws or administrative code
  • Your brochure should be a minimum of three full pages.
  • Include a title page with the following:
    • Title of Brochure
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted