Certified Adoption Professional Requirements

An applicant requesting to become a Certified Adoption Professional must meet the following criteria: (3-15-22) 01. College Degree. A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a field deemed related to adoptions by the Department's Child and Family Services Program, such as social work, psychology, family counseling or other related behavioral science; (3-15-22) 02. Adoption Training. A minimum of twenty (20) hours of training in adoption services within the last four (4) years; (7-1-25) 03. Background Clearance. Complete a background check in accordance with IDAPA 16.05.06, “Criminal History and Background Checks,” and receive a clearance; (7-1-25) 04. License. A current license to practice social work in the state of Idaho; (3-15-22) 05. Experience. A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a paid full-time employee providing adoption services with a licensed private or public children’s agency; (7-1-25) 06. References. Three (3) satisfactory references, one (1) of which must be from a previous employer for whom the applicant worked providing adoption services; (3-15-22) 07. Insurance. Verification of malpractice insurance that will provide coverage for the applicant’s work as a certified adoption professional; and (3-15-22) 08. Application Fee. An application fee of one hundred dollars ($100) to be reimbursed, less a twenty- five dollar ($25) processing fee, in the event the application is denied. (3-15-22)