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Rule Title: Adoptive Family Selection
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, 39.0121(7), (12), (13), 39.4024, 63.233 FS. Law Implemented 39.01375, 39.4024, 63.039(1), 63.0425, 63.0427, 63.085 FS. History–New 2-14-84, Formerly 10M-8.02, Amended 5-20-91, 4-28-92, 4-19-94, 8-17-94, 1-8-95, Formerly 10M-8.002, Amended 12-4-97, 12-23-97, 8-19-03, 11-30-08, 7-7-16, 9-22-21, 7-20-23.
References in this version: Ref-13386 CF-FSP 5072 Memorandum of Agreement
History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006
Notice /
Adopted
Section Description ID Publish
Date
View Text Workshop
65C-16.001
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Public comments and questions.
  August 15, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
  Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87897127530?pwd=eN8ZFgZbLBbriZEsMSarbQFNbe5zyD.1 ....
28596490 7/31/2024
Vol. 50/149
View Text Development
65C-16.001
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To clarify the rules to align with policy and practice concerning siblings in the child welfare system. 28591543 7/30/2024
Vol. 50/148
View Text Final
65C-16.002
Adoptive Family Selection 27297854 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
View Text Development
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-16.002
The Department intends to amend rule 65C-16.002, F.A.C., to conform with new statutory language in section 39.4024, F.S. 25156676 10/28/2021
Vol. 47/210
View Text Final
65C-16.002
Adoptive Family Selection 24971212 Effective:
09/22/2021
View Text Change
65C-16.002
Adoptive Family Selection 24832114 8/3/2021
Vol. 47/149
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 Final
65C-16.002
Adoptive Family Selection 17677394 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
View Text Development
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 Validity
65C-16.002
L. F. and J. F. vs. Department of Children and Families; Case No.: 13-1265RX; Rule No.: 65C-16.002; Dismissed 13293673 7/25/2013
Vol. 39/144
View Text Withdrawal
65C-16.002
Adoptive Family Selection 13276407 7/23/2013
Vol. 39/142
View Text Correction
65C-16.002
Adoptive Family Selection 12981915 5/9/2013
Vol. 39/91
View Text Proposed
65C-16.002
The proposed rule is a complete repeal of 65C-16.002, Florida Administrative Code. The repeal is required because it is in conflict with Section 63.0415, F.S. 12915470 4/25/2013
Vol. 39/81
View Text Final
65C-16.002
Adoptive Family Selection 6471469 Effective:
11/30/2008
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-16.002
Adoptive Family Selection 2135860 Effective:
08/19/2003