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Pre-Adoption Foster Care

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Also known as "transitional foster care" and "cradle care," this kind of placement is generally for infants. The babies may need adoption but for some reason there is no family available at the moment; there may be a period of time before placement in the adoptive family while parental rights are terminated; babies may also be placed in transitional care while birthparents, who may need more time, make a final decision on an adoption placement.

Families may be contracted with private agencies or attorneys to fill this role. Pre-adoption placements can be made immediately after birth and straight from the hospital. For tiny, healthy babies it may simply be a couple of weeks or months. But if there are suspicions of mental or physical problems, the wait before placement may be significantly longer, until the diagnosis has been made and a special adoptive family is found. The amount of contact with birthfamily members will depend on individual arrangements.

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Credits: This article includes materials prepared by Roger R. Fenton

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Wendy Donn - 3 months ago
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I have an interest in providing this type of foster care. Once a home study is done, you have CPR and First Aid Certification, what else is required to provide this assistance? Who would you contact to make sure you are placed on an available placement list? Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. #1
Deb - 2 months ago
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I would love to receive more information on becoming involved with the Cradle Care or Transitional Foster Care. Please let me know how I can receive more information. Thanks in advance. #2
Brylee write - 3 months ago
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Our family would love to foster care a child. How long does it take to actually happen? How much does it cost ? How long do you usually foster them for? Thank you so much for this site, it has helped a lot! #3
Marg Wrenne - 3 months ago
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How can I become a foster parent before adoption? #4
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