Safe & Timely Interstate Placement of Foster Children Act of 2006, P.L. 109-238 619-01-12

 

Home Study Related Provisions: (Related to Interstate Compact Cases) 619-01-12-01

(Revised 2/2/07 ML #3065)

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All states are required to complete and report interstate foster and adoptive home studies requested by another State within 60 days. An exception to the 60-day requirement is provided if the State cannot complete the home study due to circumstances beyond the State’s control; i.e. delays in receipt of criminal background checks. This exception gives the State 15 more days to complete and report on the home study. Further, States are permitted to contract with a private agency to conduct the home study.

 

The State that requested the home study must accept the completed home study as meeting any requirements imposed by the State unless, within 14 days of receiving the report, the State determines that reliance on the report would be contrary to the child’s welfare.

 

The parts of the home study involving education and training of prospective foster and adoptive parents do not have to be completed within the 60- (or 75) day timeframe.