While talking with some folks about post-adoption services for foster children, I took some notes. Here are the most salient points: Reach out to DCFS for post-adoption help. DCFS has a vested interest in seeing adopted foster children succeed in their adoption. DCFS has a team of post-adoption professionals who may be able to provide services or referrals. The sooner you request help, the more likely that help will be successful. Of course, use your best judgment. DCFS

Welcome to the Utah Adoption Law Center.  Today’s post covers the top 10 questions you may have about adoption in Utah. Can I have the child’s name changed as part of the adoption? Yes.   How old must a child be before his or her consent is required? 12 years old. How much does adoption cost? The classic lawyer's answer is “it depends.” In foster child adoptions, Utah DCFS will usually reimburse you up to $2,000 per child so we keep the legal costs below that amount (sometime

Some people ask whether a biological parent's rights can be terminated without adoption--in a standalone case.  This is a great question....

Name changes are often an important part of the adoption process; however, name changes can also be done without an adoption. This post...