In Re Alexis O.

I concur with the majority’s conclusion that Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) procedures are not required in this case. I write separately, however, because I would reach the same result by applying the ICPC regulations. See Association of Administrators of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, ICPC Regulations, available at http://icpc.aphsa.org/home/regulations.asp (ICPC Regulations). I respectfully disagree with the majority’s conclusion that the ICPC Regulations conflict with the plain language of the statute; I would therefore apply them to this case.…