Question: I want to adopt my foster child. How long does it take to terminate the birth parents' rights, and what is the process like? Answer: Though there are some time limits set by the State of California, the process varies greatly, and depends on the age of the child, the underlying...(1 comments)

Question: Why does my foster child have to go to juvenile court? How often will I have to bring her to these court appointments? Answer: Court can be intimidating for anyone not familiar with the process. Fortunately, there are clear guidelines to help you through that process. The juvenile court...(0 comments)

Reunification requirements, visitation orders, court hearings... you bet, they come with the foster care territory. Our first job, and I mean all of us, have the primary job of helping to reunify foster children with their parents. As Toni Heineman counsels, when a child comes into foster care, we...(0 comments)

The JV 290 “ Caregiver Information Form” is a simple form that helps you organize information and communicate with the court. The goal: to provide information so the judge can make informed decisions about the child. As a foster parent or relative caregiver, you know the most about the...(0 comments)

Many parents wonder why they may need to fill out the Caregiver Information Form, also known as JV290. Only the foster parent can observe and record the child’s daily activities from the time he wakes up in the morning until he heads for bed in the evening — and often what happens in the middle...(0 comments)