How will the revised ICPC improve the interstate placement of children?
The proposed new Compact will change the following: (1) narrows the applicability of the Compact to the interstate placement of children in the foster care system and those placed across state lines for adoption; (2) requires the development of time frames for completion of the approval process; (3) establishes clear rulemaking authority, (4) provides enforcement mechanisms; (5) clarifies state responsibility; and (6) ensures states’ ability to purchase home studies from licensed agencies to expedite the process.
