Foster
to Adopt
Did you know you can adopt a child from foster care?
Once a child is eligible for adoption from foster care, they can be adopted by their resource family.
What is the process of becoming a Resource (Foster) Family?
EA offers Resource Family Approval (RFA) process for all foster-to-adopt families.
Do I have to pay to adopt a child from foster care?
There are minimal fees associated with fostering to adopt a child. Contact us to schedule a free qualified consultation.
“When we set out on our fostering journey, we had no idea what life had in store for us. We have been blessed to adopt 3 sons. The wonderful people of EA have become like family as well, guiding us through the fostering process and being there every step of the way for our adoptions. Thanks to EA, we are Daddy and Pappa forever.”
Lodi, CA
Foster to Adopt vs. Private Adoption
Foster to Adopt
When a family fosters to adopt, they become a certified resource (foster) home. Foster children of various ages, including many school-age children and teenagers, require placement in such homes. Children and their foster homes receive support from the Child Welfare System, and financial reimbursement is provided to maintain services and systems of support. It is important to understand that adoption may not be the outcome for every child involved in the Child Welfare system.
Private Adoption
When adopting a child domestically, families seeking adoption usually work with a private adoption agency to adopt a child from the birth mother. This is known as private domestic adoption.
When a family decides to go through the private adoption process, they are required to pay a fee. This fee is used by the private adoption agency to conduct a home study, facilitate the matching process, and conduct the relinquishment and court process.