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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Feb 22, 2018
My son was sent to the center against his will and without our prior notice. We were informed at the time that the bill would be a few hundred dollars, it was charged by the minute, we ended up receiving $2000 bill. This is definitely for profit organization! Adding more stress to the family not helping!