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Interstate Adoptions.Rule 65C-15.037

Chapter 65C-15 · Child-Placing Agencies · flrules.org · in effect since 2026-07-14

Rulemaking notices (2)
  • 2026-04-10 Notice of Proposed Rule · FAR Vol. 52/70 · Amendments update the licensing requirements for child-placing agencies to streamline the licensing processes and repeal obsolete rule provisions.
  • 2026-03-06 Notice of Rule Development · FAR Vol. 52/45 · Amendments update the licensing requirements for child-placing agencies to streamline the licensing processes and repeal obsolete rule provisions.

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(1) Interstate adoption is the process of adopting a child across state lines.

(2) All interstate adoptions shall comply with the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, Section 409.401, F.S.

(3) The child-placing agency must comply with the other state’s child placing requirements and advertisement requirements.

(4) Each child-placing agency must provide written confirmation of the intent to practice in another state. Copies of any inter-agency agreements entered into in compliance with the other state’s laws must be submitted to the Department.

Rulemaking authority. § 409.401, § 409.175, Fla. Stat. Law implemented. § 409.401, § 409.175, Fla. Stat.

History. New 5-17-98, Amended 11-14-16, 7-14-26.