Legal Requirements

A children's agency that arranges an intercountry adoption must: (4-6-23) 01. Agreement. Maintain a file and provide for review to prospective adoptive families an English- translated copy of any agreement that exists between a foreign government and the agency. (4-6-23) IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 16.04.18 Department of Health and Welfare Children’s Agencies & Residential Licensing Section 400 Page 29 02. Adoptive Home Standards. Receive an approval letter from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). (4-6-23) 03. United States Placement. Follow USCIS procedures to ensure that the child is or will be authorized to enter and reside permanently in the United States. (4-6-23) 04. Citizenship. Inform families about how to obtain citizenship for a foreign-born adopted child. (4-6-23) 05. Child's Legal Status. Acquire documentation that, at referral, the child is legally free for intercountry adoption. (4-6-23) 383. – 399. (RESERVED) CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES AND OUTDOOR PROGRAM Sections 400 – 407