453.005. Construction of sections 453.010 to 453.400--ethnic and racial diversity considerations. - Missouri Statutes

Construction of sections 453.010 to 453.400--ethnic and racialdiversity considerations.

453.005. 1. The provisions of sections 453.005 to 453.400 shall beconstrued so as to promote the best interests and welfare of the child inrecognition of the entitlement of the child to a permanent and stable home.

2. The division of family services and all persons involved in theadoptive placement of children as provided in subdivisions (1), (2) and (4)of section 453.014 shall provide for the diligent recruitment of potentialadoptive homes that reflect the ethnic and racial diversity of children inthe state for whom adoptive homes are needed.

3. Placement of a child in an adoptive home may not be delayed ordenied on the basis of race, color or national origin.

(L. 1985 H.B. 366, et al., A.L. 1997 H.B. 343, A.L. 2000 S.B. 757 & 602, A.L. 2001 S.B. 236)