Q: Is there any way I can adopt the kids without becoming a foster parent?
I received PMC (Permanent Managing Conservatorship) without PCA (Permanency Care Assistance). The boys were placed with me through CPS because of the negligence on their mother. The mother is in prison and the father has no contact with the kids. Both were order from the judge to pay alimony. Neither one of them aren't paying child support. There basically not helping to support their kids. Neither one of their rights were taken away. How can I go about adopting the kids and having the parents rights taken? Also, I want to adopt the boys without having to go through a foster agency, is this possible? Thank you
A: While some connection to the children is necessary to bring suit related to them, it seems that they have been in your care for a sufficient amount of time. Adoption requires the termination of the parental rights, so you would need to file a termination and adoption suit and serve each parent. There are grounds provided for by law and more than one may be applicable depending on the facts.
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