California

California

California Department of Social Services
Child and Youth Permanency Branch
744 P Street, M.S. 14-78
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 651-7465
Toll Free 1 (800)KIDS-4-US

State Website http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/cdssweb/Adoptions_166.htm
Photolisting http://www.cakidsconnection.com/FindChild.php
http://www.santaclaraadoption.org/children.html

Foster home regulations- http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/ord/CCRTitle22_715.htm
Medical Assistance- http://www.medi-cal.ca.gov/

WIC- Linnea Sallack, Branch Chief
WIC Supplemental Nutrition Branch
Department of Health Services
3901 Lennane Drive
Sacramento, CA 95834
toll-free in-state: 1-888-WICWORKS or 1-888-942-9675
email: lsallack@dhs.ca.gov
website: http://www.wicworks.ca.gov/

ICPC
Children & Family Services
California Department of Social Services
744 P Street M/S 17-18
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-657-2614

You must wait a minimum of 6 months before petitioning for adoption.

California basic rates:
AgeRate
0-4$425
5-8$462
9-11$494
12-14$546
15+$597


Specialized rates: Vary from $0 to $1,500 and are in addition to the basic rate (authorized by the individual county)

Credits: Kelly L. Killian

 

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