Sec. 1. (a) The general assembly finds the following: (1) Finding adoptive families for children, for whom state assistance is desirable pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 673, and assuring the protection of the interests of the children affected during the entire assistance period, require special measures when the adoptive parents move to other states or are […]
Sec. 2. (a) The department is authorized to develop, participate in the development of, negotiate, and enter into one (1) or more interstate compacts on behalf of this state with other states to implement one (1) or more of the purposes set forth in this chapter. When so entered into, and for so long as […]
Sec. 3. A compact entered into pursuant to the authority conferred by this chapter shall have the following content: (1) A provision making it available for joinder by all states. (2) A provision or provisions for withdrawal from the compact upon written notice to the parties, but with a period of one (1) year between […]
Sec. 4. A compact entered into pursuant to the authority conferred by this chapter may contain provisions in addition to those required pursuant to section 3 of this chapter, as follows: (1) Provisions establishing procedures and entitlements to medical, developmental, child care, or other social services for the child in accordance with applicable laws, even […]
Sec. 5. (a) A child with special needs resident in this state who is the subject of an adoption assistance agreement with another state shall be entitled to receive a medical assistance identification from this state upon the filing in the local office for the county in which the child resides of a certified copy […]
Sec. 6. Consistent with federal law, the department in connection with the administration of this chapter and any compact pursuant hereto shall include in any state plan made pursuant to the federal Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 (P.L.96-272), Title IV-E and Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act, and any other […]
