Pacific Clinics
Thousands of children and youth of varying ages, backgrounds and levels of need in California are looking for a temporary or permanent home with a committed, nurturing family. Resource parents provide the stable, supportive family these youth need to be successful in school, their communities and beyond.
Foster care is one of the critical programs provided by Pacific Clinics and fulfilled by our dedicated resource parents (formerly known as foster parents). Thousands of children and youth in California of varying ages, backgrounds, and levels of need are looking for a temporary home with a nurturing family. Resource families provide the stable, supportive environment these youth need to be successful in school, their communities, and beyond.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
- Other
Requirements to become a foster parent
Many do not realize the need for new resource families in California. The number of foster kids outnumber the foster families who can provide short or long-term care. Foster advocates work hard to find places for these children, but it is not easy.
The latest 2021 report from the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) report in California says there are:
- 47,871 kids in California's foster care system
- 22,892 who entered foster care
- 15,386 foster kids awaiting adoption
- California foster kids across all ages, with a median of 8 years
- 33% whose foster child case plans include adoption
A child's median time in the California foster care system is over a year at 16.8 months. 13% spend 3-4 years in foster care.
California needs foster parents to take in multiple children if they have the time and energy to care for them. Sibling groups often need care, and it is essential to support these family bonds. In California, it is challenging to find homes for teenagers, though they need stable environments and reliable adults to support them.
Ratings and Reviews
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Aug 29, 2023
The company is a scam. They bill the insurance without providing any service.
Nov 25, 2021
This is an excellent resource for families with teens and younger children. Highly professional staff...and they genuinely care
Jun 10, 2020
My lil sister was brought here for 72 hours. Within those 72 hours, she was touched by another patient and the nurse did nothing. They also lack communication with personal psychiatric and doctors
May 04, 2020
I was in front of the door, hitting my dad (in front of CSU) last year and this place helped me a lot!
Apr 16, 2019
great