38-306. Institution to have custody and control of child. No parent or guardian or other person who by instrument of writing surrenders or has heretofore surrendered the custody of a child to any children’s aid society, or institution shall thereafter, contrary to the terms of such instruments, be entitled to the custody of or any […]
38-315. Unlawful placing or receiving of child from another state; penalty. No association which is incorporated under the laws of any other state than the state of Kansas shall place any child in any family home within the boundaries of the state of Kansas, either with or without indenture or for adoption, unless the said […]
38-319. Policy of state to identify and encourage adoption of certain hard-to-place children; financial support. It is hereby declared to be the policy of this state to identify and encourage the adoption of certain hard-to-place children now living in or likely to be placed in foster homes or institutions, and to secure for such children […]
38-320. Definitions. As used in this act, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them herein: (a) “Department” means the Kansas department for children and families or any division thereof. (b) “Secretary” means the secretary for children and families or the secretary’s designee. History: L. 1972, ch. 162, § 2; […]
38-321. Administration of program of adoption support; rules and regulations. The secretary is hereby authorized and directed to adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary to assist in the administration of the program of adoption support authorized by this act. The regulations adopted pursuant to this act also shall provide for the periodic […]
38-322. Eligibility of child for adoption support. Before a child may become eligible for adoption support under this act, it shall be necessary that: (a) The child shall be or have been a child hard to place in adoption due to attitudes of society toward his: Age; racial or ethnic background; mental, emotional or physical […]
38-323. Termination of adoption support. Adoption support under this act shall not continue: (a) Beyond the time that the adopted child reaches eighteen (18) years of age, unless such adopted person is participating in an educational or training program approved by the secretary, in which case adoption support under this act shall continue until such […]
38-324. Adoption support; eligibility of prospective parent; amount of payments. A prospective parent seeking adoption support hereunder shall be a person who has the character, judgment, sense of responsibility and disposition which makes him or her suitable as an adoptive parent under the provisions of K.S.A. 59-2101 et seq., and who lacks the financial means […]
38-325. Acceptance and use of funds by director for purposes of act; payments. Within the limits of appropriations made for the care of children in foster homes and child-care institutions, the secretary is hereby authorized to make funds available to carry out the provisions of this act and, for such purposes, to contract with any […]
38-326. Limitation on amount of adoption support. In no event shall adoption support under this act exceed the usual cost to the department for the monthly cost of care in a foster home, including medical services and other special grants as determined by the secretary. History: L. 1972, ch. 162, § 8; L. 1974, ch. […]
38-327. Recommendations by child placing agency; preplacement study or supervision of home. Any child placing agency having a child in foster care or institutional care may recommend to the secretary support of the adoption of such child and may include in its recommendation any other information likely to assist the secretary in carrying out the […]
38-328. Court may waive costs. The district court may waive the court costs and other related costs for any adoptions under the provisions of this act. History: L. 1972, ch. 162, § 10; L. 1976, ch. 145, § 162; Jan. 10, 1977.
38-329. Citation of act. This act shall be known and may be cited as the “adoption support act of 1972.” History: L. 1972, ch. 162, § 11; July 1.
38-335. Interstate compact; declaration of need and policy. (a) It is hereby found and declared that: (1) Adoptive families of special needs children who move to other states often have difficulty in obtaining medical services due to reluctance by medical providers to accept Kansas medical cards; (2) as a consequence, adoptive placements for special needs […]
38-336. Enactment of compact. The interstate compact on adoption and medical assistance is hereby enacted into law and entered into by this state with any other state or states legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows: INTERSTATE COMPACT ON ADOPTION AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE The contracting states solemnly agree that: ARTICLE I. FINDINGS The […]
38-337. Compact administrator; appointment; duties. Pursuant to the compact, the governor may designate an officer who shall be the compact administrator and who, acting jointly with similar officers of other party states, shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out more effectively the terms of the compact. The compact administrator shall serve subject to the […]
38-338. Supplementary agreements. The compact administrator may enter into supplementary agreements with appropriate officials of other states pursuant to the compact. If a supplementary agreement requires or contemplates the use of any institution or facility of this state or requires or contemplates the provision of any service by this state, the supplementary agreement shall have […]
38-339. Financial arrangements. The compact administrator, subject to the approval of the director of accounts and reports, may make or arrange for any payments necessary to discharge any financial obligations imposed upon this state by the compact or by any supplementary agreement entered into under the compact. History: L. 1985, ch. 141, § 5; July […]
38-340. Enforcement of compact. The courts, departments, agencies and officers of this state and its subdivisions shall enforce this compact and shall do all things appropriate to the effectuation of its purposes and intent which may be within their respective jurisdictions. History: L. 1985, ch. 141, § 6; July 1.
