55 Pa. Code § 3130.41 - Requirements relating to interstate compacts

The county agency shall comply with the requirements of the Interstate Compact on Juveniles in section 731 of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. § 731) and the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children in section 761 of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. § 761). These compacts outline procedures that ensure the proper care and supervision of children who cross state boundaries.

(1) Under the provisions of the Interstate Compact on Juveniles, the county agency shall:

(i) Provide the services necessary to return a nondelinquent juvenile who has run away from home or other placement to a county within this Commonwealth.

(ii) Return to the county alleged or adjudicated dependent children who are under the supervision of the county agency or the court and who have run away or absconded to other states.

(iii) Perform other services ordered by the court.

(2) Under the provisions of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, the county agency shall:

(i) Apply for and receive approval from the receiving state prior to sending a child to a placement in another state. The approval process is initiated through the Interstate Office of the Department.

(ii) Perform adoptive home studies and reviews of proposed placements for other states participating in the compact, upon written request of the Department.

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55 Pa. Code § 3130.41