The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Department." The Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth.
"PACE." The Pennsylvania Adoption Cooperative Exchange.
References in Text. The Department of Public Welfare, referred to in this section, was redesignated as the Department of Human Services by Act 132 of 2014.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 25 - Proceedings Prior to Petition to Adopt
Section 2501 - Relinquishment to agency
Section 2502 - Relinquishment to adult intending to adopt child
Section 2504 - Alternative procedure for relinquishment
Section 2504.1 - Confidentiality
Section 2511 - Grounds for involuntary termination
Section 2512 - Petition for involuntary termination
Section 2514 - Special provisions when child conceived as a result of rape or incest
Section 2521 - Effect of decree of termination
Section 2530 - Home study and preplacement report
Section 2531 - Report of intention to adopt
Section 2532 - Filing of report
Section 2533 - Report of intermediary
Section 2552 - Pennsylvania Adoption Cooperative Exchange
Section 2553 - Registration of children
Section 2554 - Responsibilities of PACE
Section 2555 - Responsibilities of public and private agencies
Section 2556 - Related activities of agencies unaffected