Interjurisdictional Resources

Image from AdoptUsKids/Ad Council PSA. Practices, policies and procedures related to the adoptive placement of foster children and youth from one county, state, or tribal nation to a family living in another county, state, tribal nation, or country. Many of the challenges to placement that normally arise within jurisdictions are often exacerbated across jurisdictions. With commitment, collaboration and cooperation, these issues can be addressed and overcome. Areas of focus include ICPC/ICAMA, agency collaboration, working effectively with resource exchanges, agreements/contracts, funding or purchase of services, and subsidies.

ICPC Receiving and Sending State Checklists

The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children [ICPC] is a law that establishes procedures to assure that children and youth are being placed with families that are safe, suitable, and able to provide care and that States understand their responsibilities in pre-adoptive and other ICPC regulated placements. These checklists are meant to serve as an overview and generalized description of how ICPC might operate for children and youth being placed across State lines with recruited, general applicant families for the purpose of adoption. Not all steps in the checklists will apply to all situations in every State. Consult with your State ICPC Compact Administrator if in doubt.

ICPC Receiving State Checklist (PDF 398 KB/2 pages)

ICPC Sending State Checklists (PDF 466 KB/2 pages)