When interviewing children for a post-placement report, which children must be interviewed?

• A. Any child three years or older living in the home.
• B. Any child three years or younger living in the home.
• C. Only the oldest child.
• D. Only the adopted child.

Answer: (A)

When collecting information for a post-placement report, the focus is on the child’s experiences and adjustment after placement. The requirement is to interview any child who is three years old or older and living in the home. Three-year-olds typically have enough language and understanding to share how they’re doing, how they feel about the placement, and any concerns about routines, safety, or relationships. Younger children under three aren’t typically interviewed in this format because reliable structured interviews are harder for them to understand and respond to; their input is gathered through other methods like caregiver observations and developmentally appropriate assessments. It isn’t limited to just the oldest child or only the adopted child, since every child aged three or older in the home could be affected by the placement and should have the opportunity to be heard.