Home Study Related to Interstate Compact Cases 622-05-15-20

(NEW 8/15/2010 ML #3224)

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The Safe and Timely Interstate Placement of Foster Children Act of 2006 (PL 109-239) amends Title IV-B and Title IV-E of the Social Security Act. It encourages States to improve protections for children and holds them accountable for the safe and timely placement of children across State lines.

 

Interstate foster and adoptive home study requested by another State are required to be completed and received by the Central Office within 60 days. The law does not require the State to make placement decisions within this timeframe. The decision for placement will be made when all the information, including criminal background check results, is available and the home assessment is complete.