Are there safeguards offered under the current ICPC?
There are safeguards in place for the child as well as the parties involved in the placement. The sending agency may request a home study and an evaluation of the proposed placement to ensure the child’s safety. The sending agency also retains jurisdiction during the child’s placement and is entitled to regular, on-going progress reports. The child is guaranteed legal and financial protections by keeping this responsibility with the sending agency. The receiving state is safeguarded by allowing it to apply its own laws and policies to the placement as well as to supervise the placement.
