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Child gets a Permanent Legal Custodian.
SPLC
No more CYA involvement.
Both
The resource parent is given authority to make major decisions for the child.
Both
Contact with birth family can continue as long as it is safe and appropriate.
Both
Parental Rights are terminated.
Adoption
Contact with birth family is guaranteed.
Neither
Resource family can have access to Post Permanency Services.
Both
Resource parents are responsible for the child until age 18.
SPLC
Child's name can be changed.
Adoption
Child becomes part of family into adulthood.
Adoption
A legal agreement, called a PACA, can be made to ensure that contact with birth family continues.
Adoption
Children over age 12 must give consent.
Adoption
Most stable and permanent option.
Adoption
Resource parents are given all rights and responsibilities as if the child was their biological child.
Adoption
It is permanent
Both
Unless deemed inappropriate by the court, birth parents maintain visitation rights
SPLC
