Parents by Choice
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Contact Information
306 E. Main Street
Suite 300
Stockton, CA 95202
United States
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Suite 300
Stockton, CA 95202
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
We are passionate about kids and families, and will do whatever it takes to help solve the problems they face. This belief drives us to be creative problem-solvers, to do our work with excellence and to go beyond what is expected.
Our Mission is to provide Hope and Healing to Children, Youth and their Families!Parents by Choice (PbC) was founded in 2006 as a “Foster Family Agency,” an
organization that was built to serve the needs of children and youth in the child welfare system. Along the way, we realized that this single program wasn’t enough – we needed to do more to support vulnerable children and families!Parents by Choice exists to bring Hope and Healing to Children, Youth and their families! We have a variety of services available such as Foster Care, Transitional Housing, Adoption, Positive Parenting, and more!
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Specialized / Therapeutic 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
Average user rating
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Jul 15, 2020
Problem Solvers to Address Children and Youth with Welfare Services. They also Provide 'Parenting Classes' Advocate to Prevent languished foster care and in its place Support Adoption for Permenate Placement. Lastly, they Provide Mental Health Services for children who have been Impacted by child abuse. Services are Welcomed!
Mar 09, 2020
The staff is very nice
Feb 10, 2020
Excellent Parenting Course! Thank you Miss Melody! I enjoyed every minute with you and our group of parents! Keep up the good work Ma!
Oct 10, 2019
Great programs and our instructor is professional, passionate about his teaching and always makes learning new tools enjoyable
Aug 03, 2019
Ladies who work here are very nice.