A REPORT TO CONGRESS
ON INTERJURISDICTIONAL ADOPTION
OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE
Table of Contents
1. Background
1.1 Permanency Planning for Children in Foster Care
1.2 Interjurisdictional Placements of Children in Foster Care
2. FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT FOR INTERJURISDICTIONAL PLACEMENTS
2.1 Indian Child Welfare Act 1978
2.2 Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act
2.3 Adoption and Safe Families Act
2.4 Keeping Children and Families Safe Act
2.5 Safe and Timely Interstate Placement of Foster Children Act
2.6 Adam Walsh Child Safety and Protection Act
3. INTERSTATE COMPACTS SUPPORTING INTERJURISDICTIONAL PLACEMENTS
3.1 Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
3.2 Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance
4. STRATEGIES AND SUPPORTS IDENTIFIED BY STATES TO ADDRESS BARRIERS
4.1 Staffing and Resources
4.2 Knowledge and Training
4.3 Staff Attitudes and Beliefs
4.4 Education and Medical Expenses
4.5 Criminal Background Checks
4.6 Communication
4.7 Permanency Planning
4.8 Tracking and Reporting
5. U.S. DHHS STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT INTERJURISDICTIONAL ADOPTION PLACEMENTS OF CHILDREN
5.1 Child and Family Services Reviews
5.2 Children's Bureau Training and Technical Assistance Network
5.3 Discretionary Grants
6. Summary
Appendix I: SUMMARY OF STRATEGIES AND POTENTIAL SUPPORTS
Appendix II: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES REVIEWS FINDINGS FROM THE FIRST ROUND OF 52 REVIEWS
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