Child Not Yet Placed – APHSA ICPC Regulation 2 applies to interstate placements

Child Not Yet Placed – APHSA ICPC Regulation 2 applies to interstate placements where the child has not yet been placed through an approved home study. A referral packet for these types of interstate placements must contain the following documents: 1. A completed ICPC-100A; 2. An ICPC referral checklist; 3. A cover letter on Agency letterhead containing the type of request, the name of the child, and the reason for the placement; a. The cover letter must contain all pertinent information about the child. 4. A social summary on Agency letterhead; a. Must include background information and a current assessment of the child. 5. A current case history 6. A current custody order; a. The custody order must be signed and dated within a year of the request packet’s submission. b. Any other court documents related to custody must be included in the packet. 7. A financial/medical plan and any supporting documentation; 8. A family service plan; 9. An Individual Educational Plan (IEP), psychological and/or psychiatric assessment, or any document that specifies the child’s needs. 10. School records, birth records, immunization records, and a copy of the child’s Social Security card, if available; 11. Information on children previously placed with the family, if applicable; 12. An explanation of the child’s IV-E eligibility and IV-E documentation, if available; 13. Verification of compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA); and 14. MDCPS Pre-screening Form Reg-2.