Bill > S75

This bill aims to improve the re-homing of children by requiring placement agencies to provide comprehensive information about a child's physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral health to prospective adoptive parents to ensure informed decisions. It also mandates that these agencies offer post-adoption services, such as counseling and support, to help prevent adoptions from disrupting (ending before legal finalization) or dissolving (being legally severed after finalization). Furthermore, the bill establishes a uniform orientation curriculum for all foster and adoptive parent applicants, developed by the Department of Early Education and Care, which must include specific information for those seeking to adopt international children. Additionally, it modifies laws regarding temporary delegation of parental powers, allowing parents or guardians to appoint a temporary agent for a child's care for up to 60 days, with court approval required for longer periods, and outlines strict penalties for individuals or entities who illegally advertise or facilitate adoptions outside of authorized channels, including significant fines and imprisonment.