[Linny]

I'm not a resident of Missouri; but we have a potential situation where the baby would be born in Missouri. The situation would involve attorneys on both sides (not an agency....though we have an agency in our state that will be doing post placements, etc. That's IF this situation pans out.)

My question is, I've heard that when a baby is born in Missouri, the adoptive parents are not allowed to take physical custody of the baby, after parental rights have been released? I'm told that the baby must go into foster care. Is this correct?
We have our foster/adopt license in our own state; but I'm told this would have no bearing in Missouri.
If this information about 'going into foster care' is correct......does anyone know for how long? Is it until the ICPC is completed......or longer, and though we might have to stay in Missouri (hotel, etc)......we could still be bonding with this baby while ICPC is being done.

I'd appreciate any info anyone could tell me about this. I know our attorney will be finding out more details----again, IF we are chosen.....but I'd just like to inform myself as well.

Thanks ahead of time.

Sincerely,

Linny