ICPC State Pages
Home | Change State | Search
About the ICPC
The Association of Administrators of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (AAICPC) was established in 1974 and consists of members from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The AAICPC has authority under ICPC to "promulgate rules and regulations to carry out more effectively the terms and provisions of this compact." The AAICPC obtains its Secretariat Services, as an affiliate of the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA).
For more information, please visit the AAICPC website.
Contact the AAICPC
American Public Human Services Association
1133 Nineteenth Street, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 682-0100
fax: (202) 289-6555
Web Manager: Carla Fults [cfults@aphsa.org]
Click on a state to see it's page:
Nevada
-
Adoption
- Age of Majority
- Appeals
- Border Agreements
- Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry
- Custody Matters
- NON ICPC - Consultants/Specialists
- Definitions
- Education - Public Education Costs
- Financial Plans, Medicaid, IV-E, Daycare, Payments
- Foster Care
- Home Studies (Adoption/Foster Care/Kinship/Parent/Relative)
- ICPC Processing
- Licensing/Certification/Approval
- Parental Placements
- Relative Placements
- Residential Treatment Centers/Facilities
- Supervision/Reports/Guidelines
- Termination of Parental Rights (TPR)
Compact Administrators
| Compact Administrator Marla McDade-Williams |
Deputy Compact Administrator Shawna Barnes |
Consultants
| ICPC Specialist (A-H) Christy Humphrey |
Administrative Assistant (A-L) Yessenia Madera
|
| ICPC Specialist (I-Q) Emily Salaices |
Administrative Assistant (M-Z) Yessenia Madera
|
| ICPC Specialist (R-Z) Shawna Barnes |
Mailing Address
| Regular Mailing Address ATTN: ICPC |
Federal Express Address ATTN: ICPC |
Useful Telephone Numbers
| Child Abuse Hotline (775) 684-4415 |
Juvenile Compact Office Department of Juvenile Services |
| Mental Health Compact Office no information provided |
Useful Websites
General Iinformation
Co-Located Compacts - ICPC, ICAMA, ICJ
Adoption
Independent /Private
Independent/Private Adoptive Placements:
Nevada permits private attorney, private agency and/or independent adoptions
| Adoption Type | Yes/No |
|---|---|
| Private Agency | Yes |
| Private Attorney | No |
| Independent | Yes |
Adoption Statute-Non-Agency; Independent; Private Adoptions:
NRS Chapter 127.240, 250
NRS Chapter 127.240, 127.285
NRS Chapter 127.240
Public
Public Adoptive Placements-Requirements
Nevada ICPC is unable to release a Nevada child for adoptive placement until a home study incorporating the information is received and reviewd by the office. In an Independent adoption the birth mother must have an opportunity to review the information.
INDEPENDENT / PRIVATE / PUBLIC
The following information applies to independent, private and public adoptions
Adoption Assistance
Adoption assistance payments begins
- After the adoption is finalized
Sending State Adoption Subsidy Payments (Guidelines)
No information provided
Special Needs
Nevada definition of "Special Needs"
In Nevada a Special Needs Child is generally defined as a child over the age of five years, a member of a sibling group,who needs to be placed together, and at least one of the children is age three years or older, has a diagnosed medical, physical, emotional, or mental disability or documented history of abuse/neglect requiring treatment intervention; or has documented factors in his/her background that places child at high risk for developing a condition requiring future treatment, oris considered difficult to place because of race. Additionally, children of any age who experience behavioral, developmental, physical or medical challenges, or disabilities are considered special needs.
Finalization
Adoption may be finalized in another state:
- Yes
Before finalization can occur in Nevada, child must be in adoptive placement:
- 6 months
- Other
A petition for adoption may be filed at any time after a child has lived in the home of the petitioners for a period of 30 days.
Statutory code/cite for Adoption Petition
NRS Chapter 127.110, 120
Court Jurisdiction for Adoption Cases
Distict Court-Adoptions (NRS 127)
Home Study (Adoptions)
Statutory code/cite for the Adoptive Home Studies:
NRS Chapter 127.2805
Prospective adoptive parents permitted to pay for a pre-adoptive home study
- Yes
Prospective adoptive parents permitted to pay for a pre-adoptive home study
- Private Adoptions: Yes
- Independent Adoptions: Yes
Age of Majority
State's age of majority
- 18 years
Statutory code/cite and the age of majority:
- NRS Chapter 129.010
Services (after Age of Majority)
As the Receiving State, the following services will be provided/continued at the age of majority:
- Supervision
Appeals
Appeals permitted:
- Home Study: No
- ICPC Decision: Yes
Border Agreements
Border Agreements permitted:
- No
Current Border Agreements with:
- Nevada
Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry
Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks
Nevada requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:
- Foster Care
- Relative Care
- Relative-Foster Care
- Foster-Adopt
- Adoption
- Parent
- Other, specified below
Criminal background checks are required on any adult member of the household.
Criminal Background Screening
The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect.
- Live Scan or other computerized technology
- Finger Print cards
Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:
- Do Not use Live Scan/Computerized Technology
Background Screening
State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:
Fingerprint cards are submitted to the Records Division of the Department of Public Safety by the agency conducting the home study. Results are sent directly to the agency by which the cards were submitted.
Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:
ASFA
Type of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)
Nevada requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR))
| Federal | State | Local | ANR | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative Foster Care | y | y | y | ||
| Adoption | y | y | y | y | |
| Foster-Adopt | y | y | y | y | |
| Parent | y | y | y |
Wait Time for Criminal Records Results
Wait time for fingerprint results are:
Live Scan or other technology
- State: Not Offered
- Local/County: Not Offered
Manually - Fingerprint Card
- State: 4-7 days
- Local/County: 15-30 days
Verification of Criminal Records Results
- Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background
Public Education Costs
Nevada charges for public education:
- No
Nevada charges the sending state for specialized services (occupational, speech therapy)
- No
Nevada charges the Sending State to obtain assessments/diagnostics and/or services for education purposes:
- No
Financial Plans, Medicaid, IV-E, Daycare, Payments
FINANCIAL PLANS
Nevada permits a child in the legal custody of a Sending State to apply for and receive the following state administered assistance/benefits in Nevada as the Receiving State.
- Medicaid
- TANF Child Only
- TANF–Family
- Kin-Guardianship - State
As the Sending state, following are considered as a viable financial/medical plan when making interstate placements:
- Applying for TANF - (Family Income Based)
- Applying for TANF - Child Only
- Title IV-E Foster Care
- Title IV-E Adoption Assistance
- Sending State Adoption Assistance
- Kin-Guardianship - Fostering Connections (IV-E)
- Kin-Guardianship - State
- Medicaid
- Sending State’s Coverage for Medical Assistance
As the Receiving state, following are considered a viable financial/medical plan when receiving interstate placements:
- Applying for TANF - (Family Income Based)
- Applying for TANF - Child Only
- Title IV-E Foster Care
- Title IV-E Adoption Assistance
- Sending State Adoption Assistance
- Kin-Guardianship - Fostering Connections (IV-E)
- Kin-Guardianship - State
- Medicaid
- Sending State’s Coverage for Medical Assistance
MEDICAID / MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
The state will ensure medical coverage benefits and services can be received through benefits, programs and providers in the Receiving State before placing a child across state lines.
- Yes
Medicaid
The receiving state is responsible for the Medicaid benefits of children eligible under Title IV-E. Otherwise, the responsibility is with the sending state (see Foster Care Payments).
- Yes
WAITING PERIOD FOR MEDICAID BENEFITS
Waiting period to apply for benefit assistance:
- 30 days
Waiting period to receive benefits for a child who is under the legal custody/legal jurisdiction of the sending state:
- No waiting period
STATE MEDICAL INSURANCE/COVERAGE
As the Sending State, Nevada will provide medical coverage if the child is NOT IV-E eligible
- Yes: Nevada Medicaid benefits are provided if the child is not receiving Title Iv-E maintenance payments from Nevada.
As the Sending State, Nevada will permit Placement Resources to apply for medical benefits in the Receiving State or use their personal insurance.
- Yes
PAYMENTS MADE
TANF Payments
- Payments are provided by the Nevada State Welfare Division for out-of-state children placed with relatives in Nevada if eligibility requirements for caretakers are met and the children are not receiving benefits from the sending state.
Adoption assistance payments begin:
- After the adoption is finalized.
Foster Care Payments
Nevada pays Nevada foster care rates. Additional rates may apply if the child has special needs; the rate is determined by Nevada.
Special Education Payments
- Other: Local school boards administer special education funds in Nevada.
Daycare Payments
- No
Kinship Program
Cash Benefits for Children Living With Relatives
●Up to $534 per month for child 12 years old and younger, and
●Up to $616 per month for child age 13 and older.
To be eligible for Kinship Care, you must:
●be age 62 or older;
●be a non-parent, non-needy relative caregiver
(not requesting assistance for yourself.);
●be caring for a child who is related by blood, adoption
or marriage for at least six months;
●file for and obtain Nevada court approval of legal guardianship;
●comply with court imposed requirements;
●relative household members must have combined income below 275%
federal poverty level.
AND
The child(ren) must meet the age, citizenship, and resource eligibility
requirements for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
program.
TITLE IV-E
Medicaid - The receiving state is responsible for the Medicaid benefits of children eligible under Title IV-E. Otherwise, the responsibility is with the sending state (see Foster Care Payments).
- Yes
Title IV-E documentation/verification required
- Yes:
Foster Care
RATES (Foster Care)
Foster care rate paid at:
- Sending State’s rate
- Other
Nevada pays Nevada foster care rates. Additional rates may apply to children with special needs. These rates are determined by Nevada.
Nevada foster care rates:
| Service Level of Care | Amount per day |
|---|
REQUIREMENTS (Foster Care)
Foster Care Resource Requirements:
Age 0 – 12 Years Age 13 & Older
Monthly Board & Care $634.44$694.92
Monthly Personal Incidentals 11.00 22.00
Monthly Clothing Allowance 37.50 56.25
TOTAL MONTHLY PAYMENT: $682.94$773.17
Daily Rate: $22.45 $25.42
The following rates are in addition to the regular foster care rate and are based on a point system
Special Rate 1: Monthly payment plus $30
Special Rate 2: Monthly payment plus $90
Special Rate 3: Monthly payment plus $150
Medically Fragile Level I: Monthly payment plus $150
Medically Fragile Level II: Monthly payment plus $250
Medically Fragile Level III: Monthly payment plus $500
Emergency Shelter Daily Rate: $25
(Paid in Rural Nevada until the date the petition for ongoing custody is filed-usually maximum of 13 days then rate converts to regular family foster rate)
Initial Clothing (for all children entering foster care)
Birth through 4 years old $75
5 years through 12 years $105
13 years and older $125
Training (Education and Training)
- PRIDE;PS-MAPPS
Home Studies (Adoption/Foster Care/Kinship/Parent/Relative)
Types of Home Studies
Nevada conducts the following types of home studies:
- Relative Care
- Foster Care
- Parent Care
- Foster- Adopt
- Adoption
Nevada designates staff in each county/region to conduct home studies and/or process interstate placements.
- Yes
Nevada considers a home study as current/valid for:
- 1 year
Private Contract Services - Home Study
As the Sending State, Nevada will pay a contractor or private/independent agency in the Receiving State to conduct a home study
- No
As the Receiving State, Nevada will permit a Sending state to pay a contractor or private/independent agency in the Receiving State to conduct a home study.
- Yes
As the Receiving State, Nevada will accept/update a home study that was not originally conducted by the receiving state or a private contractor acting on behalf of the Receiving State.
- Will Update and Accept
Prospective adoptive parents permitted to pay for a pre-adoptive home study
- Private Adoptions: Yes
- Independent Adoptions: Yes
DCPS contracts for Purchase of Services with private agencies in other states:
- No
Foster Care Home Study
Home study for foster care conducted prior to Termination of Parental Rights (TPR)
- Yes
Parent Home Study
If child has been removed from the parent, Nevada requires a home study evaluation before reunification.
A Saftey Assessment is required
Non-Custodial Parents
Placements with non-custodial parents are not covered under the ICPC if:
No information provided
Regulation 7 Priority Placement
Nevada performs priority placements:
Yes
A court ordered Priority 7 conducted if the child is in a DCF shelter or foster home for substantial period of time.
Wait Time (ICPC Interstate Home Study) - Public
Average length of time to process and complete a home study with criminal background checks for an interstate placement (Not including completion of education training):
- 60 days
Wait time to complete Home Study, only (without criminal records check):
- 60 days
Wait Time (ICPC Interstate Home Study) - Private
Average length of time to process and complete a home study with criminal background checks for an interstate placement (Not including completion of education training):
- Other: No private agency for state requests
Wait time to complete Home Study, only (without criminal records check):
- Other: No private agency for state requests
Nevada determines the "Date of Receipt" for an interstate home study as:
- Date stamped in the ICPC Office.
- Other
Method of requesting, sending, and/or reporting an interstate home study
| Regular Mail | Express Mail | Overnight Mail | Electronic Mail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Send request for a home study to Receiving State | y | y | ||
| Send home study request to Local office | y | |||
| Send home study report to Sending State | y | y |
Criminal Record Checks
Nevada requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:
- Foster Care
- Relative Care
- Relative-Foster Care
- Foster-Adopt
- Adoption
- Parent
- Other, specified below
Criminal background checks are required on any adult member of the household.
Type of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)
Nevada requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR))
| Federal | State | Local | ANR | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative Foster Care | y | y | y | ||
| Adoption | y | y | y | y | |
| Foster-Adopt | y | y | y | y | |
| Parent | y | y | y |
Wait Time for Criminal Records Results
Wait time for fingerprint results are:
Live Scan or other technology
- State: Not Offered
- Local/County: Not Offered
Manually - Fingerprint Card
- State: 4-7 days
- Local/County: 15-30 days
ICPC Processing And Data Collection
Nevada conducts the following types of home studies:
- Relative Care
- Foster Care
- Parent Care
- Foster- Adopt
- Adoption
ICPC Placement Checklists
| Adoption | Foster | Foster-Adopt | Parent | Relative | Residential | Electronic Transmission Accepted * | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICPC 100A (Placement Request) | y | y | y | y | y | S/R/L | |
| ICPC – 100 B (if child is in the Receiving State) | y | y | y | y | y | ||
| Home Study Report | y | y | y | y | |||
| Court Order | y | y | y | y | y | ||
| Medical Documentation/History | y | y | y | y | |||
| Criminal History | y | y | y | y | |||
| Criminal Background Check/Verification | y | y | y | y | |||
| Education and Training Verification | y | y | |||||
| Financial/ Medical Plan to support placement | y | y | y | y | y | ||
| Social History/ Case Plan | y | y | y | y | |||
| Medical plan to support placement | y | y | y | y | y | ||
| Title IV-E Status | y | y | y | y | |||
| Supervisory/ Progress Reports | y | y | y | y |
Date of Receipt - Home Study
Nevada determines the "Date of Receipt" for an interstate home study as:
- Date stamped in the ICPC Office.
- Other
Nevada designates staff in each county/region to conduct home studies and/or process interstate placements.
- Yes
Private Contract Services - Home Study
As the Sending State, Nevada will pay a contractor or private/independent agency in the Receiving State to conduct a home study
- No
Criminal Records Checks
Nevada requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:
- Foster Care
- Relative Care
- Relative-Foster Care
- Foster-Adopt
- Adoption
- Parent
- Other, specified below
Criminal background checks are required on any adult member of the household.
Type of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)
Nevada requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR))
| Federal | State | Local | ANR | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative Foster Care | y | y | y | ||
| Adoption | y | y | y | y | |
| Foster-Adopt | y | y | y | y | |
| Parent | y | y | y |
Mailing Process - Interstate Home Study
Method of requesting, sending, and/or reporting an interstate home study
| Regular Mail | Express Mail | Overnight Mail | Electronic Mail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Send request for a home study to Receiving State | y | y | ||
| Send home study request to Local office | y | |||
| Send home study report to Sending State | y | y |
Wait/Processing Times
Wait Time (ICPC Interstate Home Study) - Public
Average length of time to process and complete a home study with criminal background checks for an interstate placement (Not including completion of education training):
- 60 days
Wait time to complete Home Study, only (without criminal records check):
- 60 days
Wait Time for Criminal Records Checks
Wait time for fingerprint results are:
Live Scan or other technology
- State: Not Offered
- Local/County: Not Offered
Manually - Fingerprint Card
- State: 4-7 days
- Local/County: 15-30 days
Wait Time - (License/ Certification/ Approval - Education and Training)
Average Length of time it takes for a home to be licensed/approved/certified:
- 3-6 mos.
Length of time a license is valid before renewal required.
- 1 year
Nevada offers classes (education and training) for placement resources' homes to become licensed/certified/approved:
- As needed
Wait Time for ICPC Decision
| Foster Care | Relative | Relative - Foster Care | Parent | Foster - Adopt | Adoption (Public) |
Adoption (Private) |
Adoption (Independent) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-3months | 1-2 months | 2-3months | 1-2 months | 2-3months | 2-3months | 1- 30 days | 1- 30 days |
Data Collection
Nevada collects, tracks and reports interstate data via:
- State System (SACWS or Other Computer System/Database)
Nevada collects, tracks and reports interstate home studies via
- State System (SACWS or Other Computer System/Database)
Licensing/Certification/Approval
Licensing
Dual Licensing state:
- Yes
Nevada uses the following terms to authorize a resource family for foster care and (or) adoption after completion of education and training in state:
- Approve (Adoption)
- Verified (Foster Home)
- Certified
Nevada requires the following types of placement resources to be licensed/approved/certified:
- Foster Care
- Relative-Foster Care
- Adoption
- Foster/Adopt
Nevada resource training program is as follows:
- PRIDE (Parents Resource Information Development Education)
Nevada will give full or partial credit for foster care and adoption education and training completed in another state:
- Adoption
Full Credit - Foster Care
Full Credit
Title IV-E documentation/verification required
- Yes:
Requirements (Licensing)
Licensing Requirements
Foster homes, Title IV-E paid relative foster homes, child placing agencies, and child care institutions are required to be licensed by the Division of Child and Family Services. (NRS 424, 127, and 432A.131)
Foster Care Placements
No Information Provided
Wait Time - (License/ Certification/ Approval - Education and Training)
Average Length of time it takes for a home to be licensed/approved/certified:
- 3-6 mos.
Length of time a license is valid before renewal required.
- 1 year
Nevada offers classes (education and training) for placement resources' homes to become licensed/certified/approved:
- As needed
Parent Studies
Nevada conducts the following types of home studies:
- Relative Care
- Foster Care
- Parent Care
- Foster- Adopt
- Adoption
Custodial Parent Evaluated Per Reunification
If child has been removed from the parent, Nevada requires a home study evaluation before reunification.
A Saftey Assessment is required
Non-Custodial Parents
Placements with non-custodial parents are not covered under the ICPC if:
No information provided
Regulation 7 Priority Placement
Nevada performs priority placements:
Yes
A court ordered Priority 7 conducted if the child is in a DCF shelter or foster home for substantial period of time.
Wait Time (ICPC Interstate Home Study)
Average length of time to process and complete a home study with criminal background checks for an interstate placement (Not including completion of education training):
- 60 days
Wait time to complete Home Study, only (without criminal records check):
- 60 days
Nevada determines the "Date of Receipt" for an interstate home study as:
- Date stamped in the ICPC Office.
- Other
Method of requesting, sending, and/or reporting an interstate home study
| Regular Mail | Express Mail | Overnight Mail | Electronic Mail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Send request for a home study to Receiving State | y | y | ||
| Send home study request to Local office | y | |||
| Send home study report to Sending State | y | y |
Criminal Records Checks
Nevada requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:
- Foster Care
- Relative Care
- Relative-Foster Care
- Foster-Adopt
- Adoption
- Parent
- Other, specified below
Criminal background checks are required on any adult member of the household.
Type of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)
Nevada requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR))
| Federal | State | Local | ANR | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative Foster Care | y | y | y | ||
| Adoption | y | y | y | y | |
| Foster-Adopt | y | y | y | y | |
| Parent | y | y | y |
Wait Time for Criminal Records Checks
Wait time for fingerprint results are:
Live Scan or other technology
- State: Not Offered
- Local/County: Not Offered
Manually - Fingerprint Card
- State: 4-7 days
- Local/County: 15-30 days
Average length of time to process and complete a home study with criminal background checks for an interstate placement (Not including completion of education training):
- 60 days
Type of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)
Nevada requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR))
| Federal | State | Local | ANR | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative Foster Care | y | y | y | ||
| Adoption | y | y | y | y | |
| Foster-Adopt | y | y | y | y | |
| Parent | y | y | y |
Verification of Criminal Records Results
- Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background
Wait Time - (License/ Certification/ Approval - Education and Training)
Average Length of time it takes for a home to be licensed/approved/certified:
- 3-6 mos.
Length of time a license is valid before renewal required.
- 1 year
Nevada offers classes (education and training) for placement resources' homes to become licensed/certified/approved:
- As needed
Relative Placements
Nevada conducts the following types of home studies:
- Relative Care
- Foster Care
- Parent Care
- Foster- Adopt
- Adoption
Regulation 7 Priority Placement
Nevada performs priority placements:
Yes
A court ordered Priority 7 conducted if the child is in a DCF shelter or foster home for substantial period of time.
Wait Time (ICPC Interstate Home Study)
Average length of time to process and complete a home study with criminal background checks for an interstate placement (Not including completion of education training):
- 60 days
Wait time to complete Home Study, only (without criminal records check):
- 60 days
Nevada determines the "Date of Receipt" for an interstate home study as:
- Date stamped in the ICPC Office.
- Other
Method of requesting, sending, and/or reporting an interstate home study
| Regular Mail | Express Mail | Overnight Mail | Electronic Mail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Send request for a home study to Receiving State | y | y | ||
| Send home study request to Local office | y | |||
| Send home study report to Sending State | y | y |
Criminal Records Checks
Nevada requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:
- Foster Care
- Relative Care
- Relative-Foster Care
- Foster-Adopt
- Adoption
- Parent
- Other, specified below
Criminal background checks are required on any adult member of the household.
Type of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)
Nevada requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR))
| Federal | State | Local | ANR | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative Foster Care | y | y | y | ||
| Adoption | y | y | y | y | |
| Foster-Adopt | y | y | y | y | |
| Parent | y | y | y |
Wait Time for Criminal Records Checks
Wait time for fingerprint results are:
Live Scan or other technology
- State: Not Offered
- Local/County: Not Offered
Manually - Fingerprint Card
- State: 4-7 days
- Local/County: 15-30 days
Average length of time to process and complete a home study with criminal background checks for an interstate placement (Not including completion of education training):
- 60 days
Type of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)
Nevada requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR))
| Federal | State | Local | ANR | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative Foster Care | y | y | y | ||
| Adoption | y | y | y | y | |
| Foster-Adopt | y | y | y | y | |
| Parent | y | y | y |
Verification of Criminal Records Results
- Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background
Wait Time - (License/ Certification/ Approval - Education and Training)
Average Length of time it takes for a home to be licensed/approved/certified:
- 3-6 mos.
Length of time a license is valid before renewal required.
- 1 year
Nevada offers classes (education and training) for placement resources' homes to become licensed/certified/approved:
- As needed
Home | About | Contact Us | Search © 2012 ICPC State Pages