Order of Adoption of Nonminor Dependent

Judicial Council of California · Juvenile

Verified current as of July 7, 2026

This form finalizes the legal adoption of a nonminor dependent (a young person age 18-21 who was under foster care) and grants full parental rights and responsibilities to the adoptive parent or parents. Child welfare social workers, attorneys, and foster families use this form to complete the adoption process and establish permanent legal custody and guardianship of the nonminor dependent.