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SAN DIEGO COUNTY HHSA - ADOPTIONS, San Diego CA
- Agency Name
- SAN DIEGO COUNTY HHSA - ADOPTIONS
- Agency Location
- 6950 LEVANT STREET
SAN DIEGO, CA 92111
- Contact Phone
- (877) 423-6788
- Contact Name
- HEIDI J. STAPLES
- License Number
- 370601561
- Web Site
- http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/
- Services Offered
- Finding permanent families for children; Assisting prospective adoptive families through the home study process; Counseling parents who are considering relinquishment of their children; Stepparent adoptions; Post adoption services (child and parent support groups, parent education, and other referrals as needed); AAP (Adoptions Assistance Program) Financial Assistance; Free educational classes on a range of adoption, child development, and parenting topics
- Description
- Adoption is a legal process that permanently transfers parental rights from birth parents to adoptive parents. It means taking a child into your home as a permanent family member. It means caring for and guiding children through their growing years and giving them the love and understanding they need to develop to their full potential. Social workers counsel birth parents that are voluntarily considering adoption for their born or unborn child, make referrals to assist them in their decision, and provide relinquishment services. Social workers also evaluate adoptive homes for placing children, some of who are dependents of the Juvenile Court and are unable to be returned to their biological parents. Many of the children have special needs, may be older or part of a sibling group.
- Adoption Process
- Inquiry to Adoption Agency, Orientation/ Informational Meeting, Formal Application to Adopt, Home Study Assessment, Home Study Approval, Selection of Adoptive Family for Child Needing Placement, Pre-Placement Visits and Transition, Adoptive Placement of Child into Home, Placement Supervision, Adoption Finalization, Post-Adoption Services and Support
- District Office
- SO. REGION AC/RES. (22)
- District Office Phone
- (714) 703-2840
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