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HappyMomma is correct. Here's how it generally works (in a nutshell)
1. Child is born
2. Birth parents terminate rights following laws of birth state
3. Agent for adoptive parents submits adoption package to ICPC in birth state
4. ICPC in birth state checks to ensure all is done appropriately, then sends packet to adoptive parent's state
5. ICPC in adoptive parents state also checks to be sure all is appropriate and that the family has made arrangements for post-placement supervision in their state
6. ICPC in both states 'clears', family travels home, adoption finalizes under laws of their home state.
HTH,
Regina, AMom to Ryan Joshua Thomas
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