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Until they reach the age of majority. In other words, unfortunately, a child may never be adopted and will remain in state's custody until he or she reaches adulthood.
This answer of course relates to a child whose parents have had their parental rights permanently terminated by the court either voluntarily or otherwise.
This is an incorrect answer. If a minor child's parental rights have been terminated, they can be adopted. The adoptive family can be the Foster Parents, other family members or an unrealated family. My husband and I are currently in the process of adopting an 8 year old girl who is currently living in Foster Care System.
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∙ 10y agoIn the U.S.A., a child might stay in foster care for anything from 2-3 days to 15 years. The average stay, however, is 9-12 months. Children are sometimes placed in foster care whilst their parent is ill, for example, leading to a shorter stay.
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∙ 13y agoUntil they turn 18 years old. Then they are adults and can leave and never come back.
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∙ 11y agoGenerally 30 days
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Definition of a foster family?
Foster parents, are people, other than a kid's parents, who give a kid a safe place to live and grow. Foster parents take kids into their homes and take care of them for as long as kids need. Together, they become a foster family.
When a mother terminates her rights who does the father pay child support to?
Probably to the County Social Services Dept. if the kid(s) are in foster homes.
What foster homes did Dave Pelzer go to?
Dave Pelzer was placed in multiple foster homes throughout his childhood due to the abuse he suffered from his mother. Some of the foster homes he was placed in include the Daly City, San Francisco, and South San Francisco foster homes. Each home provided a different environment for Dave, some more supportive and nurturing than others.
What kind of company is Long and Foster?
Long and Foster is a real estate company. It helps people, who have moved to a new area or just wish to relocate in the same area, find homes that are suitable to them.
Who helps foster kids find homes?
social workers at the foster agency
How are children placed in foster homes?
their parents hate them
Where can information on foster homes be found?
One can find information on foster homes in many different places. Some very interesting web pages that offer information about it are Larimer, KidsHealth, Foster Parenting and Health and Welfare.
Are foster homes safe for abused children?
There are many safe, loving foster homes - unfortunately they don't make the news, the ones we hear about are usually a nightmare for the children.
Can you go to an orphanage instead of foster care?
In the US, orphanage is an obsolete term, and instead children in the care of the state are cared for in either foster homes or group homes; in both cases, you are in foster care. In general, the preference of the system is to put children in care into foster homes instead of group homes whenever possible. If you really wish to reside in a group home instead of a foster home, you should talk to your case worker, therapist and/or Guardian at Litem (or Attourney At Litem)
Who directed the movie Preacher's Kid?
Stan Foster.
Where did children evacuate?
either abroad with strangers or in foster homes
Do foster care homes accept children with hiv?
Yes they do.
