(a) Any subsidy decision by the State Department of Human Resources which the placement agency or the adoptive parents deem adverse to the child is reviewable by the State Department of Human Resources.
(b) In any case where an application under this article is denied or an adoption subsidy is reduced or terminated, the applicant or parent recipient shall have the right to appeal in writing to the department for a hearing within 30 days of receipt of notice in accordance with the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.
Chapter 10 - Adoption of Children.
Article 2 - Subsidized Adoption.
Section 26-10-20 - Short Title.
Section 26-10-21 - Purpose of Article.
Section 26-10-22 - Definitions.
Section 26-10-23 - Administration of Subsidization Program; Provision for Funds.
Section 26-10-24 - Certification for Subsidy; Procedures; Approval of Plan.
Section 26-10-25 - Subsidies - Agreements; Type; Amount; Duration; Limitation.
Section 26-10-26 - Subsidies - Report; Modification of Subsidy; Review; Duration of Subsidy.
Section 26-10-27 - Effect of Nonresidence of Adopting Parents.
Section 26-10-28 - Records Confidential.