FAQ and Other Information

Interstate Compact Agreement

Federal Law requires that children cannot be placed into the care of an agency across state lines without the approval of the Interstate Compact Authorities in each state. This is intended to assure that children are placed into licensed, safe placements and that the state laws in the sending and receiving states are followed. Even parent placements are regulated by this compact agreement, unless placing directly with a relative.

The following page is the Interstate Compact Placement Request. Please follow these steps when completing:

• Complete Section I of the Interstate Compact Placement Request with the Identifying Data (student and parent information).
• The “Name of Agency Responsible for Planning for Child” section and the “Name of Agency or Person Financially Responsible for the Child” should both contain parent/guardian’s names and address, regardless of whether or not your child’s placement is paid by a third party.
• Sign and date the request in Section III where it says “Signature of Sending Agency or Person.”

We will forward the completed form to the appropriate state for processing.

It is imperative that these forms be completed properly. If you have any questions concerning this please contact our office at 435-638-7318.