# What Should I Ask for Before Finalizing a Foster Adoption? - Weekend Wisdom

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Podcast: [Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption, Foster & Kinship Care](https://stenobird.com/podcast/creating-a-family-talk-about-adoption-foster-kinship-care-827526)
Published: 2026-06-20T06:00:00+00:00
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Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Question: We’re getting close to adopting our foster child, and I keep worrying there are things we should be asking for before finalization that we don’t even know to request. What information or records should we make sure to get from the agency so we truly understand our child’s history and needs? Resources: 23 Crucial Questions to Ask at Foster Care Placement MeetingsAre You Considering Foster Care Adoption This Year?Adopting a Child of a Different Race...

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