Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)

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Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)

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July 23, 2025

This half-day, online class will address the law and regulations that apply to interstate issues related to the placement of juveniles in out-of-state foster and/or preadoptive homes when an out-of-home placement arises in an abuse, neglect, or dependency case. Topics include when the ICPC applies, how the ICPC process works, challenges with the ICPC, and North Carolina appellate opinions addressing the ICPC. This course counts as an elective for advanced certification in child welfare. All district court judges are welcome to attend, whether they are seeking advanced certification or not.

This training has been rescheduled for July 23, 2025.

The application window has been re-opened and extended until Wednesday, July 9 at 5:00 p.m.

Applicants will be notified if they have been accepted into the course no later than Friday, July 11.

This course counts as an elective for advanced certification in child welfare. All district court judges are welcome to attend, whether they are seeking advanced certification or not.

Advanced Juvenile Certification in Child Welfare (elective)

CJE

3.00 hrs

Online
Dates
July 23

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Class size (max.)100

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Sara DePasquale

Professor of Public Law and Government

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