AGENCY: Children's Aid Society of Utah

SERIES: 29860
TITLE: Case information records
DATES: 1936-1985
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.

DESCRIPTION: These records document adoption placements for children whose birth parents have either been deprived of or have permanently relinquished their parental rights. Information includes face sheet, intake information, social history, closing information, medical, genetic, and birth information, educational records, psychological evaluations, birth certificates, legal documents, adoption reports, summons, paternity rights, administrative reviews, investigative reports, handwritten notes, financial reports, and correspondence.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Adoption case files, GRS-2477

AUTHORIZED: 10/10/2019

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

The records have permanent historical value as documentation of the services offered by the Society and as genealogical resources about individuals served.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Private. This series contains personal info about parents and children that is considered private. Information about individuals over 21 is private for 75 years. Information about those under 21 is private for 100 years. (Utah Code 63G-2-310)