Adoption Dissolution. DHS submitted calculations and detailed data for this metric in January 2014. After analyzing this information, the Co-Neutrals clarified the calculation methodology for the metric. DHS
Adoption Dissolution. Adoptive parents acknowledge and understand that in most cases the overseas adoption is considered final and irrevocable. Adoptive parents should consult with legal counsel in order to determine the legal effect of the overseas adoption. The relationship created by a finalized adoption will require adoptive parents to be responsible for the care and well-being of the child in all manners and respects as if the child were the biological child of the adoptive parents. This obligation extends to any and all medical, psychiatric treatment, counseling, or other services required for the child. The relationship created by a finalized adoption is as binding and lasting as any parent-child relationship, and cannot and should not be severed or relinquished lightly or easily. The Cradle will not assist in the termination or dissolution of the relationship created by a finalized adoption except in the most extreme of situations and when The Cradle, in collaboration with the Primary Provider, determines that to do so would be in the best interest of the child.
Adoption Dissolution. Metric 6.7 measures the percentage of children who achieved permanency through adoption over a 24- month period and did not experience adoption dissolution within 24 months of adoption finalization. The baseline for this metric was established at 99 percent, and the Target Outcome was set to maintain a 99 percent performance outcome. For this reporting period, DHS’ data shows that, of the 4,331 children who were adopted between October 1, 2017 and September 30, 2019, the adoptions of 4,323 children (99.8 percent) did not dissolve within 24 months of finalization. During the baseline period of October 2011 through September 2012, DHS reported on the stability of 2,979 finalized adoptions. Since then, the number of finalized adoptions reviewed under this measure has increased by 45 percent to 4,331 adoptions reviewed for this period. Even with marked increases in the number of adoptions reviewed over the course of this reform, DHS has consistently exceeded the Target Outcome for this metric in every report period, as shown in Figure 21 below. In part, DHS attributes its success in this area to the collaborative efforts and work of its post-adoption services team and field workers. The Co-Neutrals find DHS has made good faith efforts to achieve substantial and sustained progress for Metric 6.7. Figure 21: Metric 6.7 – Permanency Performance 100% 100% 100% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 98% 99.9% 99.9% 99.9% 99.9% 99.9% 99.8% 99.8% 99.8% 99.8% 99.8% 99.8% 99.8% 99.7% 99.0% 99.0% Baseline Jan-16 Jul-16 Jan-17 Jul-17 Jan-18 Jul-18 Jan-19 Jul-19 Jan-20 Jul-20 Jan-21 Jul-21 Jan-22 Target Legally Free Children without an Adoptive Family on January 10, 2014, Metric 6.1 Source: DHS Data DHS, under Metric 6.1, committed to move to permanency an identified cohort of children and youth who are legally free without an identified family. DHS and the Co-Neutrals established the point in time cohort of 292 children who were legally free for adoption and did not have an identified adoptive placement as of January 10, 2014. The Co-Neutrals established permanency targets for these children and youth as follows: • By June 30, 2016, 90 percent of the 207 children who were ages 12 and under on January 10, 2014 will achieve permanency. • By June 30, 2016, 80 percent of the 85 children who were ages 13 and over on January 10, 2014 will achieve permanency. In July 2019, DHS ended its reporting on the permanency outcomes for the 85 youth in the older group (ages 13 and older), as none of these ...
Adoption Dissolution. Adoptive parents acknowledge and understand that in most cases the overseas adoption is considered final and irrevocable. Adoptive parents should consult with legal counsel to determine the legal effect of the overseas adoption. The relationship created by a finalized adoption will require adoptive parents to be responsible for the care, financial support and well-being of the child in all manners and respects as if the child were the biological child of the adoptive parents. This obligation extends to all medical, psychiatric treatment, counseling, or other services required for the child. The relationship created by a finalized adoption is as binding and lasting as any parent-child relationship and cannot and should not be severed or relinquished. When The Cradle becomes aware of an adoption dissolution, The Cradle will provide to the family resources and referrals for counseling, adoption medical professionals, respite services and any other available resources to determine what is in the best interest of the child. The Cradle will not take a relinquishment but will provide referrals to attorneys in the family’s state or country of residence to understand laws on adoption dissolution and the legal implications of such a decision.
