453.102. Family services to inform adoptive parents of postplacement services, when--nature of services--family services to assist in cases of adoptive placement.

MISSOURI STATUTES AND CODES

453.102. Family services to inform adoptive parents of postplacement services, when--nature of services--family services to assist in cases of adoptive placement.

Family services to inform adoptive parents of postplacement services,when--nature of services--family services to assist in cases ofadoptive placement.

453.102. 1. After an adoptive placement has been made, thedivision of family services or other child-placing agency shallinform the adoptive parents of postplacement services availableto them and the child. Such services may include, aiding thefamily in contacting adoptive family support groups, providingfamily counseling, periodic visitation by the agency and anyother resources or services that would assist the family and thechild in adjusting to the adoption.

2. In the event that an adoptive placement or a finaladoption is disrupted resulting in the removal of the child fromthe home of the adoptive parents, the division of family servicesor other child-placing agency shall assist the parents and thechild by providing or arranging contact with support groups,counseling or any other service deemed necessary to aid thefamily and the child in adjusting to the removal.