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26-10A-19
Section 26-10A-19 Investigation. (a) A pre-placement investigation shall be made to determine
the suitability of each petitioner and the home in which the adoptee will be placed. The investigation
shall include a criminal background investigation and any other circumstances which might
be relevant to the placement of an adoptee with the petitioners. A copy of the pre-placement
investigation shall be filed with the court when the petition for adoption is filed. (b) An
individual or couple may initiate a pre-placement investigation by request directly through
the Department of Human Resources or a licensed child placing agency or by filing a request
with the probate court. The court may appoint any agency or individual qualified under subsection
(d) to perform the pre-placement investigation. Upon completion of the investigation, a copy
of the report shall be sent to the petitioners. The report is to be filed with the court at
the time of the filing of the petition for adoption. (c)...
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26-10A-2
Section 26-10A-2 Definitions. The following words and phrases shall have the following meaning
whenever used in this chapter except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
(1) ABANDONMENT. A voluntary and intentional relinquishment of the custody of a minor by parent,
or a withholding from the minor, without good cause or excuse, by the parent, of his or her
presence, care, love, protection, maintenance, or the opportunity for the display of filial
affection, or the failure to claim the rights of a parent, or the failure to perform the duties
of a parent. (2) ADOPTEE. The person being adopted. (3) ADULT. A person who is 19 years of
age or older or who by statute is otherwise deemed an adult. (4) CONSENT. Voluntarily agreeing
to adoption. (5) FATHER. A male person who is the biological father of the minor or is treated
by law as the father. (6) LICENSED CHILD PLACING AGENCY. Any adoption agency that is licensed
under the provisions of the Alabama Child Care Act of 1971...
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26-17-313
Section 26-17-313 Release of information. The affidavit of paternity shall be considered a
confidential record and access shall be available in the same manner as birth records. The
affidavit of paternity shall not be subject to the provisions of Section 22-9A-12(c) and shall
be released by the Office of Vital Statistics to the Department of Human Resources upon request
by the department and payment of any fee required by the Office of Vital Statistics for the
purpose of child support enforcement or any other lawful purpose without the necessity of
a court order. (Act 2008-376, p. 666, ยง2.)...
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38-1-6
Section 38-1-6 State and local governments authorized to participate in programs to provide
assistance to the aged. (a) The state government and all county and municipal governments
in this state are hereby authorized to voluntarily participate in any program which is related
to any form of assistance for the aged, including, but not limited to, such programs as senior
citizens volunteers, foster grandparents, senior aids, various programs of the Federal Department
of Health, Education and Welfare and any other program supported by the federal government,
private foundations or other political or private organizations which establish assistance
programs for the aged. Participation in said old-age assistance programs may be in the form
of moneys, services rendered or any other form of voluntary participation available. (b) Nothing
contained in this section shall be construed to usurp the authority or affect the funding
of the Department of Human Resources under the public welfare laws...
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38-15-4
Section 38-15-4 Registration of certain youth residential institutions or organizations; staff
training plans; rights of children; licensing and inspection of food preparation areas; access
by law enforcement agencies. (a) Commencing on January 1, 2018, the department shall register
any religious, faith-based, or church nonprofit, other nonprofit, or for profit affiliated
youth residential facility, youth social rehabilitation facility, community treatment facility
for youths, youth transitional care facility, long term youth residential facility, private
alternative boarding school, private alternative outdoor program, and any organization entrusted
with the residential care of children in any organizational form or combination defined by
this section, whenever children are housed at the facility or location of the program for
a period of more than 24 hours. At a minimum, registered youth residential institution or
organization under this section shall do all of the following: (1) Be...
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38-15-8
Section 38-15-8 Rulemaking authority; authority of department to act in loco parentis; registration
approval required; performance of services in accordance with religious beliefs. (a) On or
before January 1, 2018, the department shall adopt rules to implement this chapter, in consultation
with interested parties, including representatives of any institution with any combination
of organizational characteristics defined by this section, former residents of long-term youth
residential facilities, advocates for youth, and private concerned parties. Until rules are
adopted by the department and become effective any existing child or youth residential organization,
facility, institution, boarding school, or program operating in this state shall be governed
by the rules applicable to residential care facilities regulated by the Department of Human
Resources pursuant to published minimum standards for residential child care facilities. Any
institution, facility, or program subject to this...
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26-24-3
Section 26-24-3 Duties of secretary. The duties of the secretary shall include, but not be
limited to, all of the following: (1) Advising the Governor and the Legislature in matters
relating to the coordination of services for children under the age of 19. (2) Serving as
a liaison between the Governor and state agencies providing programs or services for children.
(3) Educating and informing legislators and other elected officials about issues affecting
children. (4) Coordinating local effort by creating a network of existing local and community
groups and advocates dedicated to children to enable beneficial organizations throughout the
state to assist and educate each other. (5) Actively seeking and applying for federal and
private grants to fund children's programs. (6) Establishing a repository for information
on programs other than education programs offered by the Department of Education for K-12
in Alabama, which offer services for, or are for the benefit of, or in any way affect...
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30-9-1
Section 30-9-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter the term domestic violence fatality review
team means an organization that includes, but is not limited to, representatives from the
following agencies or organizations: (1) Law enforcement agencies. (2) The Alabama State Law
Enforcement Agency, the Attorney General, and the President of the Alabama District Attorney's
Association, for state level teams or the district attorney of each judicial circuit for local
or regional teams. (3) The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences. (4) Certified domestic
violence centers. (5) Child protection service providers. (6) The Administrative Office of
Courts. (7) The municipal and circuit clerks of the court. (8) Victim service programs. (9)
Providers of civil legal assistance to victims. (10) Child death review teams. (11) Members
of the business community. (12) County probation or corrections agencies. (13) Any other persons
who have knowledge regarding domestic violence fatalities, nonlethal...
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22-5B-5
Section 22-5B-5 Alabama Lifespan Respite Coalition. (a) There is created the Alabama Lifespan
Respite Coalition composed of members who shall be culturally, economically, and geographically
diverse and representative of the state demographics and appointed by the Governor or his
or her designee. The membership may include, but is not limited to, the following: (1) The
Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee on Education. (2) The Chair of the Senate Judiciary
Committee. (3) The Chair of the House of Representatives Health Committee. (4) The Chair of
the Senate Health Committee. (5) A member from the Governor's Office on Disability. (6) A
member from the Department of Senior Services. (7) A member from the Department of Medicaid.
(8) A member from the Department of Rehabilitation Services. (9) A member from the Department
of Human Resources. (10) A member from the Alabama Health Department. (11) A member from the
Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention. (12) A member from...
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25-11-5
Section 25-11-5 Reporting of new hires, etc.; duties of department. (a) An employer shall report
to the department, within seven days of hiring, each new hire, recall, or rehire. The information
to be reported shall include the name, address, Social Security number, and date of hire of
each newly hired, recalled, or rehired individual and the name, address, and state and federal
identification numbers of the employer. The information shall be reported on forms supplied
by the department or by such other method as approved by the secretary. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, employers may transmit reports to the department magnetically or electronically
twice a month, not less than 12 days nor more than 16 days apart, when required. (b) The department
shall enter into the State Directory of New Hires the information received from an employer
within five days of receipt. (c) The department shall provide this information to the Department
of Human Resources in a timely manner as agreed upon...
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