Reports Received Without a Decision – A home study report may include the

Reports Received Without a Decision – A home study report may include the Receiving State’s final approval or denial of the placement on ICPC-100A. A report issued without a decision is considered a “Notice of the Circumstances” of the placement in the Receiving State. If a child in the custody/guardianship of MDCPS is placed with an out-of-state home based on such a study: 1. the placement will not be considered an approved placement; 2. the placement will be considered as placing the child “at-risk”; and 3. the Receiving State is under no obligation to provide services to the child. If the placement is made without approval, the Sending Agency must submit a signed written notice to the ICPC office which contains the following: 1. The name, date of birth, and current placement location of the child; 2. The name of the placement in the Receiving State; 3. The date the placement was made; 4. The circumstances surrounding the placement; and 5. A statement acknowledging the child was placed in violation of Article III and is now in “at risk” status and which acknowledges the Sending Agency is responsible for the child.