state adoption

State adoption refers to the legal process by which a government agency, typically child welfare or social services, assumes legal responsibility for a child's care and parental rights are permanently transferred from their birth parents or previous guardians to the adoptive parents. This process helps provide children with a stable, permanent family environment and legal recognition of the adoptive parents' rights. It involves thorough assessments, legal paperwork, and court approval to ensure the child's best interests are prioritized and that the adoptive parents understand their new responsibilities.