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1 HSE 325 Final Project-Milestone ONE HSE 325 Ethics & Laws in Child Welfare Final Paper- Milestone One Lisa Green Southern New Hampshire University

2 HSE 325 Final Project-Milestone ONE Introduction In my home state of Florida through the Department of Health and Human Services this type of adoption can only happen after the child’s biological parent(s) rights have been terminated, allowing the foster child eligible for adoption. It is significant to note that in Florida most foster children do not become eligible for adoption. If they do become eligible priority is given to biological family applicants first so the child can remain in their birth family and feel a connection that otherwise would be lost. In a dynamic decision children 12 years old and above need to give their actual consent to be adopted, (Diamond, 2020). To adopt foster care in the state of Florida multiple steps must be taken in order to proceed in adopting especially to be considered for foster care adoption. As a foster parent of a child wishing to move forward with post foster care adoption. You may contact your foster care caseworker and ask to start the adoption process. Being a foster parent, you have already completed the home study done which is one less hurdle you must meet. Next is an orientation which is one to two hours in length to meet and speak with counselors and other experienced foster parents who have adopted. This orientation will give you valuable information and an overview of the process from beginning to end within the State of Florida adoption process specifics to foster care, ("what does adoption mean to a child?").

3 HSE 325 Final Project-Milestone ONE adoptions will be addressed as well as there can be additional steps or procedures that must be met. Additionally, a preparation course which is community based and will help you prepare for the process and to explore and learn about adoption in the State of Florida. Home study has previously been done but additional may be required, there is also abuse and neglect clearances, including background checks for all adults in the home, Home study is done to ensure that you are providing and will continue to provide and safe and secure home. Potential parents will also be required to supply references both as to your character, financial/employment status and may require others upon request and family interviews, social and medical documentation, educational interviews to determine how the child is doing in school under your care, involvement as well as stability and safety plans that are in place and observation of the potential parents and child in the home and or educational environment if requested, (Adoptions, "what does adoption mean to a child?"), (Explore adoption).

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4 HSE 325 Final Project-Milestone ONE Typical adoption requires several additional steps including Approval, Seeking the right match for the child and assigning the family under placement supervision once the child has been matched and placed in your home. This process allows the child and family to spend time together whether it be overnights or extended visits to get to know each other, this obviously has been already in place as a foster family looking to make the foster child their own legal child through adoption. Once all the criteria have been met and all the ethical and procedural steps have been addressed the finalization of adoption can be legalized. Typically, it can take upwards of six to nine months for this process to be complete and adoption finalized, (Explore adoption). On the federal level the Department of Health and Human Services provides oversight and looks to improve the safety, permanency, and overall well-being of children through direction, support for required services, and effective collaboration with states, and communities. The main responsibility is administering federal programs that support state child welfare services. The federal agency also provides matching funds

5 HSE 325 Final Project-Milestone ONE to states, communities to help them operate the various aspects of their child welfare system, including the prevention of child abuse and neglect, the support of lasting placements through adoption, and the information systems necessary to enhance and support such programs, (Downs et al., 2004), (Foster Care).

6 HSE 325 Final Project-Milestone ONE REFERENCES Adoptions, A. (n.d.). “what does adoption mean to a child?” American Adoptions - Everything to Know About Foster Care [And Other Types of Adoption in Florida]. https://www.americanadoptions.com/florida-adoption/florida-foster-care- adoption#:~:text=2.,of%20the%20foster%20care%20system. Diamond, J. (2020, April 27). Foster Care in Florida: What you need to know. Heart of Adoptions. https://heartofadoptions.com/foster-care-in-florida-what-you-need-to-know/ #:~:text=Foster%20to%20Adopt%20in%20Florida&text=This%20type%20of%20adoption %20can,not%20become%20eligible%20for%20adoption Downs, S. W., McFadden, E. J., Moore, E., Michaud, S. M., & Costin, L. B. (2004). Child welfare and family services: Policies and practice (7th ed.). Pearson Allyn & Bacon. Explore adoption. Florida Department of Children and Families, Explore Adoption. (n.d.).http://www.adoptflorida.org/benefits.shtml Foster Care. The Administration for Children and Families. (n.d.-b). https://www.acf.hhs.gov/cb/focus-areas/foster-care

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