Sec.17a-150-121. Approval of out-of-state agencies

(a) Out-of-state private child placing agencies seeking to place children into Connecticut for the purpose of foster care or adoption shall provide:

(1) A copy of their current license or other form of authorization from the approving authority in their state. If no such license or authorization is issued, they must provide a reference statement from the approving authority stating they are authorized to place children in foster care or adoption or both in their jurisdiction;

(2) a description of the program, including that within its geographical area the child placing agency conducts home studies; placements; supervision; and, if applicable, adoptive placements and the finalization of adoptions. The child placing agency must also agree to continuing responsibility for placement planning and replacement if the placement fails;

(3) such other information as the department may require;

(4) notification to the department of any significant child placing agency changes after approval;

(5) if the adoption is finalized prior to bringing or sending the child to Connecticut, the out-of-state child placing agency involved is not required to be approved by the department under Section 17a-152 of the Connecticut General Statutes or need be in compliance with Sections 17a-175 through 17a-182 of the Connecticut General Statutes regarding the Interstate Compact on the placement of children; and

(6) such agencies shall not place a child who is originally from Connecticut into Connecticut.

(Effective February 20, 1997)