Instructions for Form CD-ICPC-101 Sending State's Priority Home Study Request - Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (Icpc) - Missouri

This document contains official instructions for Form CD-ICPC-101 , Sending State's Priority Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (Icpc) - a form released and collected by the Missouri Department of Social Services.

FAQ

Q: What is Form CD-ICPC-101?
A: Form CD-ICPC-101 is the Sending State's Priority Home Study Request for the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC).

Q: What is the ICPC?
A: The ICPC is an agreement between all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It governs the placement of children across state lines for foster care or adoption purposes.

Q: What is a Sending State's Priority Home Study Request?
A: A Sending State's Priority Home Study Request is a form used to request a home study for a child being placed out of state for foster care or adoption.

Q: Do all states participate in the ICPC?
A: Yes, all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands participate in the ICPC.

Q: Who should fill out Form CD-ICPC-101?
A: Form CD-ICPC-101 should be filled out by the sending state's child welfare agency or the authorized representative.

Q: What information is required on Form CD-ICPC-101?
A: Form CD-ICPC-101 requires information about the child, the prospective placement resource, and the placing agency or person.

Q: How should Form CD-ICPC-101 be submitted?
A: Form CD-ICPC-101 should be submitted to the receiving state's ICPC office by mail or electronically, as specified by the receiving state's ICPC office.

Q: What happens after Form CD-ICPC-101 is submitted?
A: After Form CD-ICPC-101 is submitted, the receiving state's ICPC office will review the request and either approve or deny the placement.

Q: What is a home study?
A: A home study is an assessment of the prospective placement resource's home, family, and background to determine if it is suitable for the child's needs.