Growing Families

Key Questions to Answer Before Traveling for an Interstate Adoption Placement

Adopting a child from another state adds a layer of complexity that many families do not anticipate. Even when you have found a match through a Florida identified adoption, crossing state lines with a child triggers legal requirements that can delay or derail the placement if not handled in advance. The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) governs every out-of-state placement, and it applies whether you are adopting an infant, a toddler, or an older child.