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- Adoption - The Annie E. Casey Foundation
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 permanency option for children in foster care In 2023, over one in four children (27%) exiting foster care — around 50,000 kids in the United States — were adopted Consistently, the vast majority of these
- Adoptions From Foster Care - The Annie E. Casey Foundation
In 2021, over 113,754 kids were in foster care and awaiting adoption Get the data details on these children
- Frequently Asked Questions About Foster Care - The Annie E. Casey . . .
Find answers to common foster care questions, including requirements, payment, timelines and tips for navigating the challenges of fostering
- Child Welfare and Foster Care Statistics - The Annie E. Casey Foundation
This post shares the latest statistics on foster care, adoption and transitioning youth Explore the data
- Foster Care - The Annie E. Casey Foundation
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 children can leave foster care for permanent homes: 1) reunification with birth parents or primary caregivers; 2) adoption; 3) guardianship; and 4) placement with relatives Among
- The Effects of Training for Adoption Competency on Clinical Services . . .
This study finds that the Training for Adoption Competency model improves clinical care for adoptive families, adopted youth and birth parents Read more
- Promising Practices in Adoption-Competent Mental Health Services
This white paper calls for more mental health services for children in foster care and adoption, based on research, case studies and expert feedback
- Ensuring That Adoptions Succeed is in Everyones Best Interest
Key Takeaway Adoption Services When adoptions fail, it takes a toll on the children and families involved Children are returned to their state's system of care, and are often cycled from one foster home to another Providing services to adoptive parents and children before and after adoption can help make the process work for everyone
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