Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.06.01 - CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
CERTIFIED ADOPTION PROFESSIONAL
Section 16.06.01.889 - CERTIFIED ADOPTION PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Current through August 31, 2023
An applicant requesting to become a Certified Adoption Professional must meet the following criteria: (3-15-22)
01. College Degree. A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a field deemed related to adoptions by the Department's Child and Family Services Program, such as social work, psychology, family counseling or other related behavioral science; (3-15-22)
02. Adoption Training. Must have completed a minimum of twenty (20) hours of training in adoption services within the last four (4) years; (3-15-22)
03. Department Criminal History and Background Clearance. Must complete a Department criminal history and background check in accordance with IDAPA 16.05.06, "Criminal History and Background Checks," and receive a clearance; (3-15-22)
04. License. A current license to practice social work in the state of Idaho; (3-15-22)
05. Experience. A minimum of two (2) years experience as a paid full-time employee providing adoption services with a licensed private or public children's agency; (3-15-22)
06. References. Three (3) satisfactory references, one (1) of which must be from a previous employer for whom the applicant worked providing adoption services; (3-15-22)
07. Insurance. Verification of malpractice insurance that will provide coverage for the applicant's work as a certified adoption professional; and (3-15-22)
08. Application Fee. An application fee of one hundred dollars ($100) to be reimbursed, less a twenty-five dollar ($25) processing fee, in the event the application is denied. (3-15-22)
