Which statement about the adoption service plan is true?

• A. The plan addresses the needs of the birth parents, the fetus or child, the adoptive family, and any other issue that impacts the adoption.
• B. The plan addresses only the needs of the adoptive family.
• C. The plan must be completed within 15 days.
• D. The plan may be written after emancipation.

Answer: (A)

The plan is meant to be a full, collaborative roadmap that coordinates support for everyone touched by the adoption. It must address the needs of the birth parents, the fetus or child, the adoptive family, and any other issue that could impact the adoption. This broad, inclusive focus is what makes it the best choice, because it ensures coordinated services, ongoing support, and clear expectations for all parties involved.

Focusing only on the adoptive family misses important perspectives and needs; planning that begins after emancipation is too late to guide the process and protections; and tying the plan to a strict 15-day deadline isn’t the point of the document, which is to address comprehensively the factors that influence the adoption.