Each prospective adoptive parent will also need child abuse clearances from any international country that they have resided in since they were 18 years old. (adoptfamilyconnections.org)
Child Abuse and Maltreatment History Reports (aka child abuse clearances) must be acquired from each state and country from which the prospective adoptive parent (s) and adult household members have lived for the past five years for domestic adoption or since their 18th birthday for international adoption. (adoptfamilyconnections.org)
If you are a resident of New York State, you will need child abuse clearances, criminal clearances and a Vulnerable Persons Abuse and Maltreatment Screening. (adoptfamilyconnections.org)