There are many children in California who are waiting to be adopted. As one of the largest states in the country, California has many kids who are in foster care and other child welfare programs and need adoption. Foster families open their homes to kids for a variety of reasons but typically because the biological parents are unable to take care of the children.

Well-known country-music singer Kelly Pickler, who married Kyle Jacobs last year, recently told reporters that she and her husband are considering adopting a child. Jacobs, whose parents have fostered more than 50 kids over the years, is also supportive of the decision, Pickler said. The music star is still investigating the possibilities and did not detail when she and her husband plan to pursue the adoption.

Pickler told reporters that her husband's family had also adopted Jacobs' sister. Her love of her sister-in-law is part of Pickler's reason for her decision to consider adopting.

Adoption can be a good option for many California families. When a biological parent decides to allow a child to be adopted, they must relinquish their legal rights and obligations of parenthood. The adoptive parents then take on all parenting responsibilities. While the adoption process can sometimes be lengthy, the thrill of building a new family makes it worth the effort for many people seeking to share their lives with a child through adoption.

Those in the Anaheim area who are hoping to become parents through adoption may find it helpful to speak with an experienced family law attorney as they begin to navigate the process.

Source: 9WSYR, "Pickler considering adoption," Feb. 10, 2012