Statute 38-1201: Legislative findings and policy.
It is hereby found and declared: (1) That finding suitable homes for children
who have lost or never had them requires the full attention and resources
of the state of Kansas; (2) that the needs of children and of adults cannot
be met by restricting child placement services and supervision to the state
of Kansas; (3) that would-be parents and children have need for love and
security and fulfillment that can be met only when children in need of placement
are matched with adults who can care for them; (4) a variety of circumstances
makes interstate placements of children essential and offers compelling
reasons for an interstate compact under which the jurisdictional, administrative
and human rights and obligations involved can be protected.
It shall therefore be the policy of this state, in adopting the interstate
compact on the placement of children, to cooperate fully with other states
in providing that no children shall be sent or brought into any other party
state for placement in foster care or as a preliminary to a possible adoption
unless the sending agency shall comply with each and every requirement set
forth in this interstate compact.
History: L. 1976, ch. 206, § 1; July 1.