NRS127.009. Booklet on adoption: Preparation; contents; annual revision; distribution; acceptance of gifts and grants to assist production and distribution.

      1.  The Division shall prepare a booklet on adoption in this state which includes the following information:

      (a) The legal basis of adoption;

      (b) The purpose of adoption;

      (c) The process of adoption;

      (d) The number of children who are waiting to be adopted, including statistical information regarding:

             (1) The gender and ethnic background of the children who are waiting to be adopted;

             (2) The number of children placed in foster homes who are waiting to be adopted;

             (3) The number of children with special needs who are waiting to be adopted; and

             (4) The number of siblings who are waiting to be adopted;

      (e) The name and location of agencies in Nevada that place children with adoptive parents;

      (f) The number of prospective adoptive parents;

      (g) A comparison of Nevada to the surrounding states regarding the placement of children with adoptive parents;

      (h) A comparison of the Division to other agencies located in Nevada regarding the placement of children with adoptive parents; and

      (i) Any subsidies, assistance and other services that may be available to adoptive parents and prospective adoptive parents, including, without limitation, services for children with special needs.

      2.  The Division shall:

      (a) Revise the information in the booklet annually.

      (b) Distribute the booklet to persons and organizations whose patients or clients are likely to become involved with the process of adoption in this state. The booklet must also be distributed to prospective adoptive parents and natural parents giving children up for adoption.

      3.  The Division may accept gifts and grants to assist in the production and distribution of the booklet.

      (Added to NRS by 1991, 1864; A 1993, 79, 2680, 2730; 2001, 1110)