Discover Post Permanency support available across California, explore FAQs, and access the Statewide Resource Guide.
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This resource guide outlines the Post Permanency services offered across California and directs you to the right agencies, programs, and contacts. Use it to understand available supports and how to access them in your county.
| Type of Support | Where to Go / Who to Contact |
|---|---|
| General information & resource referral | CDSS Adoption Services Branch, or your local county DFCS Post-Adoption Unit |
| Support groups, training, and respite care | County Post Permanency programs or regional nonprofits such as Wayfinder and CAAA-listed agencies |
| Therapeutic intervention & counseling | Adoption-competent therapists, or county mental-health programs accessed through DFCS or Medi-Cal |
| Adoption Assistance Program (AAP) | County Post Permanency Services workers for eligibility questions, assessments, and appeals |
| Medi-Cal & healthcare support | Apply through your county Medi-Cal office; DFCS/PAS social workers can help with specialized support needs |
| Adult adoptee information & reunion services | CDSS Mutual Consent Program or county PAS units (consent forms required) |
Use the table below to find post-adoption and caregiver support services by county, including kinship programs, regional centers, and crisis response resources.