Folsom Foster Care Adoption Lawyer
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If you have ever wanted to have children or add to your family through the joy of parenting, we are willing to bet that your expectations did not include years of unsuccessful fertility treatments or the inability to conceive a child. We also bet that you did not anticipate that you would have to fight to become a parent right here in California, where you have made your family and your home. Regrettably, our world does not discriminate when it comes to heartbreak and loss. Over 100,000 U.S. children are waiting to be adopted from foster care, with more being added each day. The good news is that you are in a fantastic position to help give one of these youth a loving family and a safe place to call home. The laws in California even help make it easier for families to do so when compared to other states.
Attempting to navigate the foster care adoption system in California is likely to leave you with more questions than answers, and we want to help. Our Sacramento foster care adoption attorney will assist you in completing the foster care adoption process as efficiently as possible so that you can enjoy the benefits of your loving, new family unit. We invite you to contact our firm as soon as you are ready to begin working towards making your dream of being a parent come true with a free case review.
What to Expect From the Foster Care Adoption Process
Becoming a foster or adoptive parent can be difficult, but with a clear understanding of the process you’ll need to go through and the proper support of trained professionals who can guide you through that path, it may be simpler than you think.
In the U.S., the average time for a child to be in foster care is less than two years, and more than half of the children in foster care are adopted by their foster families. In addition to the satisfaction of making a positive difference in a child’s life, becoming a foster parent can come with a variety of benefits. Many foster programs provide financial and educational resources to support the child, and foster parents themselves can often receive financial aid to help them raise the child. Eligible foster parents can also adopt a child who is in their care without going through the sometimes long adoption process. Ready to get started? Download our infographic to learn more about how you can help a
Once you decide to move forward with foster care adoption, you will then be required to:
- Attend an “orientation” — This meeting is a way for you to gain a better understanding of what foster care is and to help you determine if the requirements of being a foster parent are something that you can manage. Topics discussed during orientation include the process of becoming a foster parent, the children who are part of the system, the tools that are available to support you, and the pay that you can expect as it is based upon the child’s family of origin category and placement of the child.
- Complete an application and home study — If you decide that you want to be a foster parent, you will then complete an application with the goal of being accepted into the foster care program. The approval process can take as long as six months and will include the completion of a home study and background check to determine if you are eligible to adopt a foster child in the United States.
- Receive your foster care license — Once you have been approved, you will be required to complete the training program that is meant to prepare you to parent a foster child so that you can become certified to receive a foster child.
- Look for a match — Finally, once you are approved to receive a foster child, you can begin looking for your child.
Given the involvement of an array of agencies and professionals, the foster adoption process can at times feel a bit overwhelming. The Law Office of Tiffany L. Andrews, P.C. is here to help you! Working with our team ensures that you will never feel in over your head.
Work With a Skilled & Compassionate Foster Parent Attorney
Whether you are a foster care worker, a current foster parent, or a caseworker looking to support a family through adoption, you probably have questions about working with an adoption law group. The Law Office of Tiffany L. Andrews, P.C., is dedicated to helping you find answers, and working with a network of knowledgeable professionals is key to producing positive outcomes for everyone involved. Approaching foster adoptions in this manner allows each party to focus on the work he or she does best, and in the end, the child is very much “a winner.” Reach out and let us help you and your loved ones navigate the ins and outs of the foster care adoption process.
For more information, we invite you to contact us at (916) 794-4576 today!
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