To obtain legal documents that pertain to foster parenting please visit Court Forms or Click On Links below.

There are three sets of forms caregivers can file with the court on behalf of their foster children.

1. Caregiver Information Forms.

2. De Facto Status Forms.

3. Prospective Adoptive Parent Forms.

1. Caregiver Information Forms

The Caregiver Information Form is filled out by caregivers prior to each court hearing for their foster child.The caregiver is able to give information about the child directly to the judge.

Foster parents did not always have the right to attend all hearings for their foster children. It is important for foster parents to "make the child real to the judge" presiding over the child's case. No one knows the child better than the day to day caregiver. It is an important right and responsibility of caregivers to advocate for the children placed in their homes.

We hope you will attend all hearings and speak out by using these forms. If you need assistance, don't hesitate to call us at SFTH 760-744-2240.

The Caregiver Information Form is the JV 290 English Version

The Caregiver Information Form is the JV 290 Spanish Version

2. De Facto Status

These forms are filled out by the caregiver when requesting De facto Parent Status from the judge. De facto Parent Status gives foster parents elevated procedural rights in the court hearings such as being able to have an attorney represent them, calling witnesses and cross examining witnesses.

Please read the De Facto Parent Pamphlet linked below to evaluate whether you qualify for this status and if it is the right time to request it from the court.

De Facto Forms in English

De Facto Parent Pamphlet