Rule: 65C-16.002

Rule Title: Adoptive Family Selection

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Family Safety and Preservation Program

Chapter:

ADOPTIONS

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

Effective Date:

6/10/2025

History Notes:

Rulemaking Authority 39.012 , 39.0121(7) , (12), (13), 39.4024 , 63.233 FS. Law Implemented 39.01375 , 39.4015 , 39.4022 , 39.4024 , 63.039(1) , 63.0425 , 63.0427 , 63.085 , 63.093 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, 6-10-25.

References in this version:

Ref-13386 CF-FSP 5072 Memorandum of Agreement

History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006

Notice /

Adopted

Section

Description

Publish

Date

Final

65C-16.002

Adoptive Family Selection

Effective:

06/10/2025

Proposed

65C-16.001

......

Align rule language regarding adoptions pursuant to

Chapter Law 2024-177. Amendments will update and clarify language.

2/26/2025

Vol. 51/39

Development

65C-16.001

......

Align rule language regarding adoptions pursuant to

Chapter Law 2024-177. Amendments will update and clarify language.

2/25/2025

Vol. 51/38

Workshop

65C-16.001

......

Public comments and questions.

August 15, 2024, 10:00 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87897127530?pwd=eN8ZFgZbLBbriZEsMSarbQFNbe5zyD.1 ....

7/31/2024

Vol. 50/149

Development

65C-16.001

......

To clarify the rules to align with policy and practice concerning siblings in the child welfare system.

7/30/2024

Vol. 50/148

Final

65C-16.002

Adoptive Family Selection

Effective:

07/20/2023

Proposed

65C-16.001

......

Amendments are to align with changes in s. 409.166, F.S. regarding a difficult-to-place child pursuant to

Chapter Law 2022-55.

5/24/2023

Vol. 49/101

Development

65C-16.001

......

Amendments are to align with changes in 409.166, F.S. regarding a difficult-to-place child pursuant to

Chapter Law 2022-55.

10/31/2022

Vol. 48/212

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.

10/28/2021

Vol. 47/210

Final

65C-16.002

Adoptive Family Selection

Effective:

09/22/2021

Change

65C-16.002

Adoptive Family Selection

8/3/2021

Vol. 47/149

Proposed

65C-16.001

......

The Department intends to update Rule

Chapter 65C-16 to conform to current statute and practice.

6/3/2021

Vol. 47/107

Final

65C-16.002

Adoptive Family Selection

Effective:

07/07/2016

Change

65C-16.001

......

Definitions, Adoptive Family Selection, Case Reviews, Recruitment, Screening and Application Process/Adoptive Applicants, Evaluation of Applicants, Abuse Hotline and Registry and Criminal Records Checks, ....

5/3/2016

Vol. 42/86

Proposed

65C-16.001

......

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 ....

3/9/2016

Vol. 42/47

Development

65C-16.001

......

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 ....

1/21/2015

Vol. 41/13

Workshop

65C-16.001

......

Adoptions

October 14, 2013

1:00PM - 4:00PM

The Department of Children and Families

1317 Winewood Blvd., ....

9/26/2013

Vol. 39/188

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

7/25/2013

Vol. 39/144

Withdrawal

65C-16.002

Adoptive Family Selection

7/23/2013

Vol. 39/142

Correction

65C-16.002

Adoptive Family Selection

5/9/2013

Vol. 39/91

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.

4/25/2013

Vol. 39/81

Final

65C-16.002

Adoptive Family Selection

Effective:

11/30/2008

Change

65C-16.001

......

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 ....

8/29/2008

Vol. 34/35

Correction

65C-16.001

......

Definitions, Adoptive Family Selection, Case Reviews, Recruitment, Screening and Application Process/Adoptive Applicants, Evaluation of Applicants, Abuse Hotline and Registry and Criminal Records Checks, ....

7/11/2008

Vol. 34/28

Correction

65C-16.001

......

Definitions, Adoptive Family Selection, Case Reviews, Recruitment, Screening and Application Process/Adoptive Applicants, Evaluation of Applicants, Abuse Hotline and Registry and Criminal Records Checks, ....

6/20/2008

Vol. 34/25

Proposed

65C-16.001

......

To update Florida Administrative Rules relating to the adoption of children with recent statutory and policy changes.

6/6/2008

Vol. 34/23

Workshop

65C-16.001

......

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, ....

4/18/2008

Vol. 34/16

Development

65C-16.001

......

Update Florida Administrative Rules with recent statutory and policy changes.

12/28/2007

Vol. 33/52

Final

65C-16.002

Adoptive Family Selection

Effective:

08/19/2003