The ICPC tutorial - A Family For Every Child

Answers to Discussion QuestionsSlide 11: No. It is a voluntary case; DHS does not have custodyof the child(ren).Slide 21: Maybe. If you need more information about the mother,or if the child may be placed with her fairly soon, then send theICPC request. Keep in mind that ICPC is for the purpose ofplacing the child(ren), not a mechanism to provide a courtesyworker to assist a parent in another state with services.Slide 39: It depends. If there is no evidence that the parent isunfit and if the court immediately dismisses jurisdiction, thenICPC does not apply (See slide 39). If the court wants a homestudy and/or DHS to maintain custody, then ICPC does apply.Slide 47: B. It is a violation of the ICPC to dismiss jurisdictionwithout written concurrence from the appropriate authority inthe receiving state.