Why Foster Care Adoption?

Over 85% of children eligible for adoption are adopted by their foster parents. In California, children in foster care remain under the custody of local child welfare agencies until their parental rights are legally terminated, making them eligible for adoption. At this point, the agency must provide written consent to the adoption as they are the legal custodian. 

Discover how you can finalize your adoption with ease.

Adoption Assistance

California offers adoption assistance to help families adopt children with “special needs.” 

A child qualifies for assistance if they meet one of the following criteria:

1. ⏰Extended Foster Care: The child has been in foster care for over 24 consecutive months.
2. 🩺Disability: The child has a physical, mental, or emotional disability verified by a licensed professional.
3. 👬Sibling Group: The child is part of a sibling group being placed in the same home for adoption.

Adoption assistance must be applied for and approved before the adoption finalization. An agreement is required to ensure eligibility for ongoing benefits.

Finalizing Your Adoption

At The Law Office of Chirnese L. Liverpool, we work closely with child welfare agencies and foster parents to ensure every step of the adoption process is followed correctly. Foster care adoption petitions are typically filed with the California Superior Court in the county of the adoptive parents’ residence. Once filed, the adoption process can be completed in as little as one to two months.

Contact Us for a Foster Care Adoption Consultation

The Law Office of Chirnese L. Liverpool is dedicated to helping foster parents navigate the legal process of adoption in California.

Ready to finalize your foster care adoption? Contact The Law Office of Chirnese L. Liverpool at 818-714-2200 to schedule a consultation and take the final steps toward creating your forever family.