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.

Feb 25, 2025 · Youth aging out of foster care face challenges with housing, education, employment and more. Learn how these hurdles affect their futures.

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.

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

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 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.

Sep 7, 2015 · According to new data on the KIDS COUNT Data Center, kids are waiting less time to be adopted.