131.61 Examples of Verification

Types of verification include, but are not limited to:

55 Pa. Code § 187.27(b)

Birth certificates or medical or law enforcement records showing that the child was conceived as the result of incest or rape

Court documents or other records showing that legal adoption proceedings are pending or that an agency is actively working with a parent considering giving up the child for adoption, and discussions have gone on less than three months

Official records such as medical, criminal, child protective services, social services, psychological, or law enforcement verifying domestic violence

Medical records showing the applicant/recipient’s emotional health history and present emotional health status or those of the child whose support is sought or received, or written statements from a mental health professional showing a diagnosis or prognosis of the applicant/recipient or child’s emotional health

Statements from other people who are aware of the circumstances for the good cause claim. For example, a medical, psychological or social service provider, law enforcement professional, friend, relative, neighbor or other person who is aware of the circumstances may sign the statement.