A. The pre-placement study shall be performed as prescribed by department regulation and shall include at a minimum the following:
(1)an individual interview with each petitioner;
(2)a joint interview with both petitioners; if a joint interview is not conducted, an explanation shall be provided in the pre-placement study;
(3)a home visit, which shall include an interview with the petitioner's children and any other permanent residents of the petitioner's home;
(4)an interview with the adoptee, if age appropriate;
(5)an individual interview with each of the adoptee's parents; if a parent is not interviewed, an explanation shall be provided in the pre-placement study;
(6)full disclosure to the petitioner;
(7)exploration of the petitioners' philosophy concerning discussion of adoption
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A. The pre-placement study shall be performed as prescribed by department regulation and shall include at a minimum the following: (1) an individual interview with each petitioner; (2) a joint interview with both petitioners; if a joint interview is not conducted, an explanation shall be provided in the pre-placement study; (3) a home visit, which shall include an interview with the petitioner's children and any other permanent residents of the petitioner's home; (4) an interview with the adoptee, if age appropriate; (5) an individual interview with each of the adoptee's parents; if a parent is not interviewed, an explanation shall be provided in the pre-placement study; (6) full disclosure to the petitioner; (7) exploration of the petitioners' philosophy concerning discussion of adoption issues with the adoptee; (8) the initiation of a criminal records check of each petitioner; (9) a medical certificate dated not more than one year prior to any adoptive placement assessing the petitioner's health as it relates to the petitioner's ability to care for the adoptee; (10) a minimum of three letters of reference from individuals named by the petitioner or memoranda of the dates and contents of personal contacts with the references; (11) a statement of the capacity and readiness of the petitioner for parenthood and the petitioner's emotional and physical health and ability to shelter, feed, clothe and educate the adoptee; (12) verification of the petitioner's employment, financial resources and marital status; (13) a report of a medical examination performed on the adoptee within one year prior to the proposed adoptive placement; (14) a statement of the results of any prior pre-placement study or initiation of a pre-placement study, if any, of the petitioners done by any person; and (15) a copy of proof of certification by the department for the investigator to conduct pre-placement studies or, if the preparer of the pre-placement study is out-of- state, the preparer shall attach a statement setting forth qualifications that are equivalent to those required of an investigator pursuant to the provisions of Section 32A-5-13 NMSA 1978 and department regulations. B. The pre-placement study shall be completed at the cost of the petitioner. C. Unless directed by the court, a pre-placement study is not required in cases in which the child is being adopted by a stepparent, a relative or a person named in the child's deceased parent's will pursuant to Section 32A-5-12 NMSA 1978. D. The pre-placement study shall be filed with the court. E. The requirements of this section shall not apply to confirmatory adoptions.