It is appropriate for the child’s foster parents to adopt the child if:

  •  the foster home appears to be a good prospective adoptive home for the child, based on the considerations listed in 6931 Issues to Consider When Selecting an Adoptive Home;

  •  the foster parents are qualified and approved for an adoptive placement (see 7515 Foster Home Verification);

  •  the foster parents understand the psychological and legal differences between foster and adoptive parenting, and they want to accept a lifetime commitment as adoptive parents rather than a commitment as foster parents; and

  •  it is in the best interest of the child to continue the child’s relationship with the foster parents through adoption.

When these conditions are satisfied and CPS approves the permanency plan for foster-parent adoption, the conservatorship unit gives the foster parents written notice that the plan has been approved.

For details regarding completing the adoptive placement, see 6932 Challenges of a Termination Order by Certain Relatives and 6944 Completing the Placement.

CPS terminates the foster parents’ eligibility for foster care assistance when they sign Form 2226Word Document, Adoptive Placement Agreement.

See 6954 Consummating the Adoption.