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- Foster Care - California Dept. of Social Services
Thousands of children in California's foster care system require temporary out-of-home care because of parental neglect, abuse, or exploitation The largest percentages are African American and Latino children Some stay in foster care for weeks; some for years The children are of all ages and varying needs
- Home - CASA of Imperial County
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) stand up for abused and neglected children to help them find safe and permanent homes We believe that every child should be given the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving family environment
- Foster parenting - AdoptUSKids
Foster parents play a critical role in helping children heal They show children stability and teach them life lessons that last a lifetime—and potentially affect future generations In the past, the foster parent’s role was often seen as a temporary one
- Becoming a Foster Parent | National Foster Parent Association
In foster care, the children are provided with a safe, nurturing, loving family for a temporary period of time There are many types of foster care, including traditional care, emergency shelter care, medical therapeutic care, relative kinship care, respite short-term care and tribal care
- Foster Care - Child Welfare Information Gateway
Children and youth thrive when they can live safely with their families in their communities However, when home environments are not safe, children and youth may temporarily live in out-of-home placements known as foster care
- Become a Foster Parent - Foster US Kids
Foster US Kids has compiled a list of each state's public and private foster care and adoption resources and child-placing agencies Click on your state to learn: Caring for children in the foster care system can take many forms
- About Us - CASA of Imperial County
CASA of Imperial County is committed to providing a voice, hope and a future to abused and neglected children © 2025 CASA of Imperial County All rights reserved
- Getting started - AdoptUSKids
Educating yourself, contacting an agency, and attending an orientation meeting are the first steps toward adopting and or fostering Although it costs little (if anything) to adopt from foster care, the process of becoming an adoptive or foster parent can be time consuming and requires persistence
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