Who is Permanent Family Resource Center?
Permanent Family
Resource Center is an adoption and foster care agency focusing on current planning. The Mission of the Permanent Family Resource Center is to influence and change the lives of children by securing supportive,
loving, permanent families. Our goal is that no child shall have to wait for permanency. What children are available to care for?
The children served by Permanent Family Resource Center have entered the child welfare system, usually as a result of
abuse or neglect. Most children have special needs as a result of being separated from their family of origin. There is a great need for families to parent sibling groups and children of color What do you mean by special needs?
The special needs of these children vary. Most
have physical, mental or emotional challenges. Many have attachment issues that need therapeutic intervention. You will be given all the information available before you accept a child into your home.
The child will undergo thorough evaluations from education professionals, psychiatrists, psychologists and medical providers prior to adoption. Will I be able to adopt the children I care for?
The concurrent planning program is looking for families who are willing to make a long term commitment to a child who
is just been removed from his/her family. The child's birth parent will be given an opportunity to remediate the issues that brought the child into care. The birth family will be given support and services
to parent their child and timelines to complete the tasks necessary to provide a safe environment. If they are not able to complete the tasks, they will be expected to make an adoption plan for the child and you
will adopt. If the court determine the parent is able to parent their child, the permanent family is expected to be emotionally supportive to the birth parent and remain a permanent part of the child's life, perhaps
provide respite care or play the role of an adoring godparent. Who can be a Permanent Family?
Permanent Families are
foster parents and prospective adoptive parents at the same time. We are looking for stable, mature, emotionally healthy families. We recognize the value of large families, single people, working parents and
older, experienced parents. African American families are desperately needed. What is a home study? Is it scary?
A home study (sometimes called a home assessment) is required by law for adoptive and foster families. PFRC wants successful families and
are not interested in "weeding people out." A home study is your opportunity to speak about your strengths so the best possible match is made. Do I need to own my home?
No. Many parents live in apartments and rented dwellings.
Does each child need it's own bedroom?
No. In fact, sharing rooms is a good lesson in cooperation. How long does it take to get a child?
It can take from six months to two years, depending on the challenges your family is willing to accept. How much does it cost?
There is a $100 application; $100/person training; and $500 home study fee for those
willing to adopt special needs children. There may be some costs to becoming licensed for foster care, such as physical exams for all family members. There may be some costs related to matching with a child, such
as a meal in a restaurant or a hotel if the distance is far. These costs are reimbursable if the adoption is finalized. You will be paid a foster care rate before adoption and many children qualify for a
monthly adoption subsidy after finalization. |
