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
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Mar 17, 2018
It great place
Feb 15, 2018
Thank you. Just Thank you
Oct 31, 2017
Great environment. Super helpful and always friendly.
Sep 29, 2017
Great place to better your parenting skills. The instructor was well educated and a good public speaker. Enjoyed being there. Learned a lot. Well worth the time.
Jun 14, 2017
We love Parents By Choice! They are truly caring and supportive!