Sibling groups, older children, and children with special needs are in particular need of forever homes. Families interested in adopting from foster care will work with the state public agency, Department of Human Services/Department of Children and Family Services, or DHS/DCFS, to complete their adoption.
Her partnership with DCFS and the Center for Adoption Support and Education has provided crucial training for professionals in social work and child welfare, ensuring they can better support adoptive children and families (LSU, 2023).