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Update on ICPC Abuse
By Elizabeth Ehlen, 12/14/07
Well I have good news and bad news about the story that I blogged about earlier this week. The good news is that that little girl found a home; the more frustrating news is that it was not with my family. While I'm thrilled that this girl has a forever family, I am frustrated because [...]
Topics: Adoption Procedures | Adoptive Families | Failure | ICPC | State Requirements
ICPC Power and Abuse
By Elizabeth Ehlen, 12/11/07
A while ago I did a series on ICPC and what to expect. Today's post is about a situation I certainly did not expect from ICPC. I apologize for the delay (I usualy post on Friday) but I was waiting to hear the outcome of this story and get permission to blog about it. ICPC [...]
Topics: Adoptive Families | Failure | ICPC | News
The Waiting Game: When will the ICPC Clear?
By Elizabeth Ehlen, 8/3/07
Everyone understands that it is frustrating for you to be stuck in a hotel with a baby. While it is OK for you to periodically check on the status of your ICPC request, please understand that it doesn't help anyone for you to call daily and take out your frustrations on your lawyer or social [...]
Topics: Adoption Procedures | ICPC
What is in ICPC?
By Elizabeth Ehlen, 7/27/07
Each state has slightly different requirements for what is included in the ICPC documents. Some states have counseling requirements that involve social workers counseling the birthparents and then writing a report. Some states require a social history narrative (kind of like a homestudy on the birthparents) be prepared. Most states require the delivery records, as [...]
Topics: Adoption Procedures | ICPC
What is ICPC?
By Elizabeth Ehlen, 7/20/07
Now that you are discharged from the hospital with your new baby, you may be wondering what happens next. If you are in a state other than your state of residence, it means you check into a hotel and wait for ICPC to clear. What is ICPC, you may ask? ICPC is an acronym for [...]
