RISK ASSESSMENT for International & Domestic Adoptions
LOW Risk Adoption Case
- No wrrisome data
- Enough social info to eliminate major risks (maternal alcohol, drug use, mental illness, major medical problems)
- Growth & Development in ‘normal range’
- Pictures or Video show NO worrisome features.
MODERATE Risk Adoption Case
- One or more features that could impact the general health of the child.
- Moderate growth or developmental delay – -Involuntary termination of parental rights
- Small-for-gestational age
- Known correctable conditions
HIGH Risk Adoption Case
- Known medical diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or other irreparable genetic defects (ex.Down’s, achondroplasia)
- SEVERE growth or developmental delay
- Premature delivery < 30 weeks
- Birth weight < 1000g
- Prolonged time is orphanage or foster care
Severe Risk Adoption Case
- Known medical diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or other irreparable genetic defects (ex.Down’s, achondroplasia)
- SEVERE growth or developmental delay
- Premature delivery < 30 weeks
- Birth weight < 1000g
- Prolonged time is orphanage or foster care
- Multiple Chronic Medical Conditions
- Life Altering Medical Conditions