Juvenile
JV-479: Order of Adoption of Nonminor Dependent
Fillable PDFJudicial Council of California
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.
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Forms that go with JV-479
ICWA-020RequiredParental Notification of Indian StatusThe Parental Notification of Indian Status form is required in all juvenile dependency proceedings, including those involving caregiver designations, to determine if the Indian Child Welfare Act applies.›JV-285AttachmentRelative InformationThe Caregiver Information Form provides the court with essential background details about the relative or non-related adult being designated as a caregiver, supporting the JV-479 order.›JV-180Often filed with itRequest to Change Court OrderThe Notification of Mailing Address form is commonly filed to ensure the designated caregiver receives all court notices and correspondence at the correct address.›JV-310Next stepProof of Service Under Section 366.26 of the Welfare And Institutions CodeThe Notice of Hearing on Selection of a Permanent Plan may follow the caregiver designation order as the court moves toward establishing a longer-term placement plan for the child.›
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JV-470Findings and Orders Regarding Prima Facie Showing on Nonminor's Request to Reenter Foster Care›JV-471Findings and Orders Regarding Exit and Reentry of Jurisdiction—Nonminor Dependent›JV-472Findings and Order After Hearing to Consider Nonminor's Request to Reenter Foster Care›JV-474Nonminor Dependent—Consent to Copy and Inspect Nonminor Dependent Court File›JV-475Agreement of Adoption of Nonminor Dependent›JV-477Consent of Spouse or Registered Partner to Adoption of Nonminor Dependent›