Immigration through Intercountry Adoption
The process varies depending on the origin country.
Intercountry Adoption: Understanding the Hague Convention
A 1993 international agreement to certify and accredit the process.
Immigration through Intercountry Adoption
The process varies depending on the origin country.
Manual for Grandparent and Relative Caregivers
Guardianships, dependency proceedings, getting a child out of a shelter, visitation rights of grandparents, when permanent custody is necessary, adoption, foster care, public benefits, relative caregiver options chart, and school issues.
Adoption Assistance by State
What is California's definition of special needs? What are the eligibility criteria for California's adoption assistance program? What is the maximum amount a family may receive in non-recurring adoption expense? Does California enter into deferred adoption assistance agreements? What types of postadoption services are available? What mental health services are provided? What is California's process for applying for a fair hearing?
Manual for Grandparent and Relative Caregivers
Guardianships, dependency proceedings, getting a child out of a shelter, visitation rights of grandparents, when permanent custody is necessary, adoption, foster care, public benefits, relative caregiver options chart, and school issues.
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Information and guides about all parts of the adoption process and system for children, families, parents, and others.
tser-ramin@laaconline.org
Information and guides about all parts of the adoption process and system for children, families, parents, and others.
State Statutes Search on Adoption
Find information about a state's laws and policies.
Adoption Assistance by State
What is California's definition of special needs? What are the eligibility criteria for California's adoption assistance program? What is the maximum amount a family may receive in non-recurring adoption expense? Does California enter into deferred adoption assistance agreements? What types of postadoption services are available? What mental health services are provided? What is California's process for applying for a fair hearing?
Immigration through Intercountry Adoption
The process varies depending on the origin country.
Birth Records Self-Help Kit: How Native American Adoptees Can Get Their Birth Records in California
This guide explains what you need to do if you were adopted, you think you are Native American, you live in California and/or were born in California, and you want to enroll in your tribe.
Intercountry Adoption: Understanding the Hague Convention
A 1993 international agreement to certify and accredit the process.
Manual for Grandparent and Relative Caregivers
Guardianships, dependency proceedings, getting a child out of a shelter, visitation rights of grandparents, when permanent custody is necessary, adoption, foster care, public benefits, relative caregiver options chart, and school issues.