Section 16.06.01.889 - CERTIFIED ADOPTION PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTSAn applicant requesting to become a Certified Adoption Professional must meet the following criteria:
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;02.Adoption Training. Must have completed a minimum of twenty (20) hours of training in adoption services within the last four (4) years;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;04.License. A current license to practice social work in the state of Idaho;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;06.References. Three (3) satisfactory references, one (1) of which must be from a previous employer for whom the applicant worked providing adoption services;07.Insurance. Verification of malpractice insurance that will provide coverage for the applicant's work as a certified adoption professional; and08.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.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.06.01.889