Chapter 01: Interstate Compact on Child Placement
Section 1.1 Prohibited Acts
Section 1.2 Prior to Sending
Section 1.3 Action by Receiving State
Section 1.4 Jurisdiction
Section 1.5 Forms
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Section 1.1 Prohibited Acts |
The Interstate Compact on Child Placement is a treaty among the signatory states enacted with the purpose and policy that each child shall receive maximum opportunity to be placed in a safe and suitable environment in a timely manner, and to facilitate, communicate and exchange information between member states. Section 210.620, Article I, RSMo.
No sending agency shall send, bring or cause to be sent or brought into any other party state any child for placement in foster care or as a preliminary to a possible adoption unless the sending agency shall comply with each and every requirement set forth in the Interstate Compact on Child Placement and with applicable laws of the receiving state.
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Section 1.2 Prior to Sending |
Prior to sending a child into a receiving state, the sending agency shall furnish the appropriate authorities in the receiving state written notice of the intention to send the child into the receiving state. The requirements for the notice are set forth in Section 210.620, Article III(b), RSMo.
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Section 1.3 Action by Receiving State |
The receiving state may request supporting or additional information as it may deem necessary. The child shall not be sent to the receiving state until the receiving state shall notify the sending agency in writing to the effect that the proposed placement does not appear to be contrary to the interests of the child.
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Section 1.4 Jurisdiction |
The sending agency shall retain jurisdiction sufficient to determine all matters in relation to custody, supervision, care, treatment and disposition of the child which it would have had if the child had remained in the sending state until the child is either adopted, reaches majority, becomes self-supporting or is discharged with the concurrence of the appropriate authority in the receiving state. Interstate Compact on Child Placement, Section 210.620, Article I.G.; Article IV.A.B. The sending agency shall continue to have financial responsibility for support and maintenance of the child during the period of the placement.
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Section 1.5 Forms |
Forms for the administration of the Interstate Compact on Child Placement are available from the plan administrator in Missouri.