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DCFS and Foster Care Licensing
Let me clarify my post. We did get two sets of fiingerprints (one state or ARTS and one USCIS), and we did get a DCFS background check or CANTS clearance, and we did get two physical forms filled out (one for our homestudy or DCFS and one for China). We do not however have a foster care license nor do we need one. A foster care license is different and requires training and informational classes. Maybe some of you have social workers who are more cautious and want to be prepared in the event that only one parent can travel. Maybe I was confused and thought you were putting DCFS clearance or approval and foster care licensing together. They are different. We have DCFS approval, we do not have a foster care license. DCFS clearance is absolutely required for fostering or adoption. Foster parent licensing is not required to adopt internationally in Illinois. I confirmed this with our social worker and they do approximately 500 homestudies a year for international adoptions. Check around if someone is making you get a foster parenting license, you do not need one.
Vicki
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