What is permanency guardianship?
Permanency guardianship is available through a child protective proceeding to some families. The permanency plan is for the child to live with the caregiver, and this may be an option if the child is in DHHS custody, the caregiver can meet all the requirements, and adoption is not the best option. Permanency guardianship may provide the child with assistance including MaineCare, a monthly subsidy, college tuition assistance, and/or financial assistance for one-time permanency guardianship expenses. If you want more information about permanency guardianship, contact the child’s DHHS caseworker and ask for the Permanency Guardianship Option: A Handbook for Relatives and Others Considering Permanency Guardianship for a Child in Foster Care. ADOPTION Adoption is a permanent decision whereby you become the child’s legal parent with all the same rights and responsibilities as any parent. When can I adopt? There is a step before adoption when the court terminates the birth parents’ rights. Th
