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hi i have two little cousins one that is two and one soon to be one years old. they are in foster care in the state of north Carolina in Alamance county. i would love to adopt them but don't know if they are up for adoption yet. can i file a petition to adopt them ? is this a sure thing that i will be able to adopt them so that they do not go outside the family?
Hello Gabrielle,
I apologize for the delayed response. To answer your question, yes you could file an adoption petition, but it may be somewhat premature if that is not yet established as the goal for them. It would be important to speak with their parents, assigned social worker and/or assigned attorney to get a better idea of whether they are planning to reunite the children with their parents or not. If not, filing an adoption petition would be a great way to try and ensure that they remain in your family.
Filing a petition, hpwever, does not guarantee that the adoption will go forth, you will still need to go through the homestudy process with clearances, references, etc.
I hope that helps and I wish you all the best.
Chandricka Mose
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Answers by Expert:
Chandricka R. Mose, LCSW-C, LICSW, ACSW
Expertise
EXTENSIVE!! I can answer questions about issues pertaining to foster care, treatment foster care, foster care to adopt matters, kinship care, reunification and homestudy concerns and process.
Experience
I have 20 years of experience ih this arena. I have worked in preventing youth from entering care and provided case management to youth and families in care. I have conducted and supervised training for foster and adoptive parents in both the presercive and inservice phases. I have conducted and supervised parenting skills training for parents seeking to regain custody of their children. I also held positions as program supervisor and director of foster care services. I am an advocate for youth, professionals and parents that find theselves involved in the foster care and/or adoption process.
I have also experienced foster care and adoption personally as I grew up with a mom who provided foster care services and have two adopted siblings.
Organizations
I am on the Advisory Committee of Kayla's Village. This is an advocacy and training organization for youth, professionals and parents involved with the child welfare system.
Publications
I have not been published, but serve as the social work expert at the Kayla's Village ask the expert free on-line service.
I have also presented at a national conference on foster care and adoption issues.
Education/Credentials
I have a Bachelor of Social Work from Howard University and a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University. I am clinically licensed in both Maryland and Washington, DC.
Awards and Honors
I was once honored as Employee of the Year.
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