Within the preceding six (6) months of a child’s adoptive placement, a child shall have had;

• Comprehensive medical examination
• Dental examination for children age three (3) or older

A mental health examination/evaluation is warranted if background information, prior emotional challenges, mental health history, family history, or developmental concerns warrant such an examination/evaluation. However, if the child has had an evaluation conducted in the last 3 years, a summary of the available evaluation reports from psychosocial, neuropsychological, psychological and summary information regarding any current treatment or counseling may take the place of the a new examination/evaluation.