what is mepa (multi-ethnic placement act
Multi Ethnic Placement Act (MEPA) What is MEPA? The Multi Ethnic Placement Act (MEPA) was enacted in 1994 to help eliminate barriers amongst adoptive placement when it came to a child or family's race, color, or national origin (RCNO). It was later amended in 1996 to eliminate ambiguity surrounding when RCNO could be used in determining an adoptive placement. MEPA does not apply to placements where ICWA applies. Pennsylvania;South Main Components of MEPA Adoption Consent Ages Consent at age 14: