Navigating Interstate Adoption: What Happens When the Adoptive Family and Birth Parent Live in Different States

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When a family in one state wants to adopt a child from a birth parent in another state, they must navigate the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC). This process ensures that both states' laws are followed, requiring approvals from two state agencies before the child can cross state lines. It can feel slow, but it protects everyone involved.