The county selects foster children of all ages for adoption placements, who have been in the child welfare system waiting for permanent homes. Potential adoptive parents are informed of special needs or significant problems which the child may have or encounter. Information provided by the child's caseworker portrays the child and describes the adjustments and challenges the children have yet to overcome, once placed with an adoptive family.
Adoption is a legal process which permanently gives parental rights to adoptive parents.
It means taking a child into your home as a permanent family member. It means caring for and guiding children through their growing years and giving them the love and understanding they need to develop their full potential. Contact a local adoption agency for their orientation schedule. After orientation and application completion, the agency will assign an adoption caseworker to discuss the adoption process, the type of child you wish to adopt, and the availability of children. You will take part in a series of meetings with the social worker.