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How many children are in foster care in the state of Georgia?
As of 2011, there were 8020 children in foster care in the state of GA. Of these, only 1,389 children were adopted.
Where do they go if awarded to the state?
Children go into a foster care home. These are homes that have been approved by the state to take care of children for long term care or temporary care.
Orphanages in Utah?
There are no orphanages in Utah. Children who have no parents or whose parents have abandonded them or have been deemed unfit to raise them are placed in foster care and/or put up for adoption.
How many children are in foster care in Washington state?
In 2007, 202,862 children were assisted by the Department of Social and Health Services in Washington state. See the Dept. link below for more information.
Does the state pay foster parents to care for children placed in their homes?
yes
How many years from birth are foster children in foster care?
Until they are age of majority in their state, usually 18. The law is the same as for biological children.
Foster care do you get help to pay for medical bills for the foster child?
This may vary from state to state, but in Florida all children are covered under Medicaid.
What was the gender of the children in foster care?
Both boys and girls are in foster care.
How is adoption and foster care the same?
They aren't the same. Adoption is becoming the legal parent and foster care means the state is the childs guardian. The state makes all important decisions regarding the child and the foster parents have no rights, the state can just come in and move the child to another foster home for no reason. Adopted children are yours forever.
What is the definition for foster care?
Foster care is supervised care for delinquent or neglected children usually in an institution or substitute home.
Can a foster parent get an insurance policy on the foster child?
In Florida, the answer is no: the children are all covered under medicaid. since the foster care system is done at the state level, it's possible that the answer to this varies from state to state.
How many children are in foster care clark county in Vancouver WAshington?
As of my last update, specific numbers for children in foster care can fluctuate frequently. For the most accurate and current statistics regarding the number of children in foster care in Clark County, Washington, it is best to consult the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families or local government resources. They provide updated figures and information on child welfare in the area.
