The Fost-Adopt Program

The plan for some children is Fost-adopt. Children, newborn to five years old, may be considered for a Fost-adopt plan. In these cases the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) has determined that the birth parents or family members will be unable to care for the child and the goal most likely will be adoption. A foster family who wishes to become an adoptive family is sought for the child. The child is placed in this Fost-Adopt home which becomes the adoptive family when the child becomes legally free. It should be understood that since the child is not legally free at the time of placement in the Fost-Adopt home, there is a minimal risk that the child may not become available for adoption.

To find out more about the program, please call Marcia Fisher at 201-226-0300 x224.