May 31, 2018 · Adoption is a legal process that permanently transfers parental responsibility from a child's birth parents to their adoptive parents. After reunification, it is the next most secure …

Foster care is a temporary living situation for children whose parents cannot take care of them. While in care, children may live with relatives, with foster families or in group facilities. There are four ways …

In 2021, over 113,754 kids were in foster care and awaiting adoption. Get the data details on these children.

Dec 13, 2024 · Find answers to common foster care questions, including requirements, payment, timelines and tips for navigating the challenges of fostering.

May 16, 2022 · This post shares the latest statistics on foster care, adoption and transitioning youth. Explore the data.

Nov 9, 2020 · This study finds that the Training for Adoption Competency model improves clinical care for adoptive families, adopted youth and birth parents. Read more.

Jan 1, 2012 · This case study shows how the Lifelong Families model helped Wanda achieve permanency through adoption while in treatment foster care.

Jan 2, 2012 · This 2-day training guide for social workers focuses on achieving and sustaining permanency for children and youth in foster care through adoption.

This white paper calls for more mental health services for children in foster care and adoption, based on research, case studies and expert feedback.

Sep 17, 2018 · The number of kids in foster care and awaiting adoption rose to nearly 118,000 children in 2016. Learn more about these kids.