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Interstate Compact for placement of children (ICPC)
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The Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children (ICPC) is an agreement among states to coordinate the transfer and placement of children across state lines.
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Definition of ICPC
ICPC is uniform legislation. All 50 states are members, including the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands. The provisions are the same in all member states.
ICPC was adopted into law by the 1975 Oregon legislature. The legislation mandates when a child in state custody is placed with a resource in another state, or a parent is placing a child in a non-relative setting, placement must be approved and supervised by ICPC.
Oregon ICPC legislation can be found in Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 417.200.
ICPC procedures are covered in DHS policy in the Client Services Manual I-B.3.4.2 (OAR 413-040-0200-0330).
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Legal Requirements
The law requires compliance with laws of both Oregon and the state receiving the Oregon child. Certain responsibilities, such as resolving problems regarding ICPC placement issues and monitoring placement status, are assigned to Oregon and the state receiving the Oregon child.
Approval to place a child across state lines must be received through ICPC before the child is placed outside of Oregon. If a violation of the ICPC law occurs, the violator is subject to penalty in either state in accordance with its laws.
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Placements Covered by ICPC
ICPC is required when:
- A child is temporarily in the custody of the State of Oregon.
- A parent is placing a child in a non-relative setting (i.e. residential treatment facility, group home, adoptive home).
- A public agency is placing a child in an adoptive home.
- A private agency is placing a child in an adoptive home. For information on private adoptions in Oregon, go to www.scf.hr.state.or.us/ia/index.htm
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Placements Excluded from ICPC
ICPC is not required when:
- A child is placed in a boarding school or medical facility.
- A child is being placed by a relative with another relative and the child is not in the temporary custody of the State of Oregon.
- A child is visiting a family for up to 30 days. A visit is 30 days or less.
Forms
Specific forms are necessary for ICPC referrals. In order to access the forms and instructions, please view ICPC forms 100A and 100B. Back to top
For More Information
For further information regarding ICPC and referral procedures, contact:
Harry Gilmore, Deputy Compact Administrator
500 Summer Street NE - E70
Salem, OR 97310-1068
(503) 945-6685
If the oldest child’s LAST name begins with: A-G (public, private or independent adoptions) contact:
Diana Hammond
Interstate Compact Coordinator
500 Summer Street NE - E70
Salem, OR 97310-1068
(503) 945-5673
If the oldest child’s LAST name begins with: H-Q (public, private or independent adoptions) contact:
Terrie Anderson
Interstate Compact Coordinator
500 Summer Street NE - E70
Salem, OR 97310-1068
(503) 945-7019
If the oldest child’s LAST name begins with: R-Z (public, private or independent adoptions) contact:
Vera James, Lead Worker
Interstate Compact Coordinator
500 Summer Street NE - E70
Salem, OR 97310-1068
(503) 945-5671
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