You can and should decline placement of a child if you do not feel you can meet that child\u2019s needs. Relatives should create a list of all the family members who would like to have placement and\/or adopt the child, with addresses and phone numbers. However, in those rare situations where disclosure of any information would cause the foster child or foster home to be exposed to a known threat, the County will ask the Court to order complete confidentiality. Children in foster care cannot be compelled to participate in a religion that is not of their own choice. You will receive limited information about the child\u2019s birth family, full disclosure of which is prohibited by law.<\/p>\n
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