A state panel in Kentucky is proposing new laws and regulations to the currently expedited adoption process. Called "quick-trigger" adoptions, child advocacy groups complain that children are removed too quickly from their homes, and foster homes aren't property investigated.

"Under current Kentucky law, judges deciding whether to return state foster children to their families or allow them to stay with prospective adoptive parents don't have a say in whether foster homes are appropriate."

Proposed changes include giving judges more power to change foster homes, providing more money for attorneys representing parents, and gathering more information about foster homes. Learn more online.

Posted By: Lori S