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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, one in four children (27%) exiting foster care — around 50,000 kids in the United States — were adopted Consistently, the vast majority of these
Youth in Transition (Aging Out) - The Annie E. Casey Foundation This scenario — leaving foster care without achieving permanence — carries lifelong consequences Youth who age out of foster care face are more likely to engage in risky behaviors and more likely to experience hardships such as homelessness, joblessness, early parenthood and substance use
Guardianship - The Annie E. Casey Foundation Guardianship is a legal process that gives decision making power to a designated caregiver By assuming guardianship of a child, adults can make decisions related to that child’s academic, health care, and personal needs Unlike adoption, however, guardianship does not terminate the legal rights of parents, who may continue to play a role in their child’s life Guardianship is most
Child Welfare - The Annie E. Casey Foundation Ensuring that children grow up in families and get the help they need to heal, build lasting family relationships and reach their full potential