1. Coun 150 – Laws Relating to Children Richard M. Cartier Class 9
Adoption
Coun 150 – Laws Relating to Children
Richard M. Cartier
Class 9

2. Reunification or Termination
The “reasonable efforts” requirement
The Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997
Requires states to terminate parental rights if the child cannot be returned home
Terminating parental rights

3. After termination
Long term foster care
Guardianship
Adoption

4. Adoption in California
Agency adoptions
Independent adoptions
Stepparent adoptions
Adult adoptions

5. Ages and criteria
Adoptor must be 10 years older that adoptee UNLESS
If older than 12, the adoptee must consent
To being adopted
To being adopted by these people

6. Hot topics and the ASFA Race and Religion
Sexual preference – same sex adoptions
Adoption fairs – Are they unfair?