West Virginia's General Adoption Statutes

West Virginia

Agency or Person Gathering Information or Preparing Report Statute: § 48-22-701 Any person or agency approved by the court

Contents of Report About Person to be Adopted Statute: § 48-22-701

1. • Medical history
2. • Description of the adjustment of the adopted person

Contents of Report About Birth Parents Statute: § 48-23-601

1. • Non-identifying written health history
2. • Genetic and social history of birth parents and family

Contents of Report About Adoptive Parents Statute: § 48-22-701

1. • Suitability
2. • Description of family members
3. • Medical and employment histories
4. • Physical description of home and surroundings
5. • Personal references
6. • Other information deemed necessary by the court
7. • Criminal background check

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© This information is from the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse. If you would like to contact the NAIC, you can email them at naic@caliber.com.

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