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Well, its not really about the finalization. The adoption can be finalized in either state. That is part of the negotiation to.
It basically says that since the child is a ward of the state of Oregon (Oregon is responsible for this child), ICPC is the middleman to transfer responsibility of the child over to Illinois (or any other state) until the adoption is finalized. Illinois is now responsible for this child during the 6 mos. to 1 yr. supervision period. She will have an Illinois caseworker, etc. We as her pre-adoptive parents are basically her new "foster parents" during this supervision period.
ICPCs (both) makes sure everything is legal, above the table, etc. To make an analogy (although I don't know that I won't offend anyone), ICPCs are like title companies (when you buy a house) that make sure that all of the legalities are taken care of and that the child gets what she needs in order to be successful in this placement. They work with the agency (in their state) and do the negotiating for their agency with the out of state ICPC. They are negotiators and it basically keeps the agencies from bickering back and forth (I think, anyway).
Most importantly, they are the gatekeepers on financial matters (services, payment for visits and placement, etc.)
Does that help, or make it even more confusing?
It is a federal thing. All states enter into the ICPC when their child is to be placed out of state. It is not just certain states.
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