65C-15.037. Interstate Adoptions

(1) Interstate adoption is the process of adopting a child across state lines. (2) All interstate adoptions shall comply with the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, Section 409.401, F.S. (3) The child-placing agency must comply with the other state’s child placing requirements and advertisement requirements. (4) Each child-placing agency must provide written confirmation of the intent to practice in another state. Copies of any inter-agency agreements entered into in compliance with the other state’s laws must be submitted to the Department.