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Rule Title: Evaluation of Applicants
Department: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES    Add to MyFLRules Favorites
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Division: Family Safety and Preservation Program
Chapter: ADOPTIONS

Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):

VIEW_RULE Effective Date: 7/20/2023
History Notes: Rulemaking Authority 39.012, 63.233 FS. Law Implemented 39.0138, 63.042, 63.092, 63.207 FS. History–New 2-14-84, Formerly 10M-8.05, Amended 4-28-92, 4-19-94, 8-17-94, 1-8-95, 7-18-95, Formerly 10M-8.005, Amended 12-23-97, 8-19-03, 11-30-08, 7-7-16, 8-15-21, 7-20-23.
References in this version: Ref-13390 CF-FSP 5343 Acknowledgement of Firearms Safety Requirements
History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006
Notice /
Adopted
Section Description ID Publish
Date
View Text Final
65C-16.005
Evaluation of Applicants 27298048 Effective:
07/20/2023
View Text Proposed
65C-16.001
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Amendments are to align with changes in s. 409.166, F.S. regarding a difficult-to-place child pursuant to Chapter Law 2022-55. 27158659 5/24/2023
Vol. 49/101
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65C-16.001
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Amendments are to align with changes in 409.166, F.S. regarding a difficult-to-place child pursuant to Chapter Law 2022-55. 26477913 10/31/2022
Vol. 48/212
View Text Development
65C-16.005
The Department intends to amend rule 65C-16.005, F.A.C., to align with new statutory provisions in section 39.4022, F.S. 25156773 10/28/2021
Vol. 47/210
View Text Variances
65C-16.005
An order disposing of the petition for waiver of Rule 65C-16.005(4)(b), Florida Administrative Code, from Robert Lamarche and Donald Tsang was issued on August 19, 2021. The Notice of Variances and Waivers was published .... 24930375 8/26/2021
Vol. 47/166
View Text Final
65C-16.005
Evaluation of Applicants 24836576 Effective:
08/15/2021
View Text Variances
65C-16.005
waiver of Rule 65C-16.005(4)(b), Florida Administrative Code, from Robert Lamarche and Donald Tsang. Rule 65C-16.005(4)(b) of the Code requires all prospective adoptive parents to successfully complete Department-approved .... 24749761 7/13/2021
Vol. 47/134
View Text Proposed
65C-16.001
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The Department intends to update Rule Chapter 65C-16 to conform to current statute and practice. 24605037 6/3/2021
Vol. 47/107
View Text Development
65C-16.001
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The Department intends to update Rule Chapter 65C-16 to conform to current statute and practice. 24598926 6/2/2021
Vol. 47/106
View Text Variances
65C-16.005
waiver of subsections 65C-16.005(4)(b), Florida Administrative Code, from Gift of Life Adoptions, d/b/a Jacob Lee Enterprises., assigned Case No. 18-011W. Rule 65C-16.005(4)(b), F.A.C., states the Department approved adoptive .... 20257400 4/4/2018
Vol. 44/66
View Text Variances
65C-16.005
waiver of subsection 65C-16.005(4)(b), Florida Administrative Code, from AmericanKidz Adoption Services, Inc., assigned Case No. 18-002W. Per 65C-16.005(4)(b) the Department approved adoptive parent training must be provided .... 19988710 1/24/2018
Vol. 44/16
View Text Final
65C-16.005
Evaluation of Applicants 17677685 Effective:
07/07/2016
View Text Change
65C-16.001
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Definitions, Adoptive Family Selection, Case Reviews, Recruitment, Screening and Application Process/Adoptive Applicants, Evaluation of Applicants, Abuse Hotline and Registry and Criminal Records Checks, .... 17487371 5/3/2016
Vol. 42/86
View Text Proposed
65C-16.001
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The Department intends to amend multiple rules within Chapter 65C-16, Adoptions, to accomplish the following issues: 1) Make rule language reflective of legislative changes to Chapter 63 and Chapter 39, F. S.; 2) Simplify .... 17263107 3/9/2016
Vol. 42/47
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65C-16.001
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The Department intends to amend multiple rules within Chapter 65C-16, Adoptions, to accomplish the following issues: 1) Make rule language reflective of legislative changes to Chapter 63 and Chapter 39, F. S.; 2) Simplify .... 15563861 1/21/2015
Vol. 41/13
View Text Workshop
65C-16.001
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Adoptions
  October 14, 2013 1:00PM - 4:00PM
  The Department of Children and Families 1317 Winewood Blvd., ....
13597768 9/26/2013
Vol. 39/188
View Text Development
65C-16.001
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The purpose and effect of this rule is to align the rule with statutory changes made during the 2010 legislative session. Chapter 2010-6, Laws of Florida, amended Section 63.0422, F.S., and Section 409.175 to require all .... 12867552 4/11/2013
Vol. 39/71
View Text Final
65C-16.005
Evaluation of Applicants 6471857 Effective:
11/30/2008
View Text Change
65C-16.003
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Case Reviews, Recruitment, Screening and Application Process/Adoptive Applicants, Evaluation of Applicants, Determination of Maintenance Subsidy Payments, Florida Adoption Reunion Registry, Adoption Benefits .... 6253025 10/10/2008
Vol. 34/41
View Text Change
65C-16.001
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Definitions, Adoptive Family Selection, Evaluation of Applicants, Abuse Hotline and Registry and Criminal Records Checks, Dispute Resolutions and Appeals, Types of Adoption Assistance, Determination of .... 6064845 8/29/2008
Vol. 34/35
View Text Correction
65C-16.001
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Definitions, Adoptive Family Selection, Case Reviews, Recruitment, Screening and Application Process/Adoptive Applicants, Evaluation of Applicants, Abuse Hotline and Registry and Criminal Records Checks, .... 5833403 7/11/2008
Vol. 34/28
View Text Correction
65C-16.001
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Definitions, Adoptive Family Selection, Case Reviews, Recruitment, Screening and Application Process/Adoptive Applicants, Evaluation of Applicants, Abuse Hotline and Registry and Criminal Records Checks, .... 5767152 6/20/2008
Vol. 34/25
View Text Proposed
65C-16.001
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To update Florida Administrative Rules relating to the adoption of children with recent statutory and policy changes. 5704199 6/6/2008
Vol. 34/23
View Text Workshop
65C-16.001
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Chapter 2007-119, Laws of Florida, relating to the state employee adoptiion benefit program, Chapter 2007-124, Laws of Florida, relating to ....
  May 9, 2008 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 6, Room 164, Tallahassee, ....
5511945 4/18/2008
Vol. 34/16
View Text Development
65C-16.001
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Update Florida Administrative Rules with recent statutory and policy changes. 5026751 12/28/2007
Vol. 33/52
View Text Final
65C-16.005
Evaluation of Applicants 2136151 Effective:
08/19/2003