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:
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:
| Age | Rate |
| 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)
© Excerpted from Adoption.com Guide to Foster Adoption, published by Adoption Media, LLC
Credits: Kelly L. Killian
