Louisiana Children's Code Tit. XII-A, Art. 1285.5. Duties of department; home study; confidential report

A. The department shall investigate the proposed adoption of the Hague Convention adoptee and submit a confidential report of its findings to the court. The findings shall include:

B. The department may delegate the performance of this investigation to an authorized Hague Convention home study preparation agency, but the department remains responsible for ensuring the accuracy and thoroughness of the resulting report and for the safety and welfare of the child. The department shall adopt, promulgate, and enforce such rules and regulations as are necessary and appropriate to implement this authorization in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.