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