West Virginia Bureau for Children and Families
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West Virginia Bureau for Children and Families
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Once a family is chosen for a child, visitation must occur to orient the child and the family to each other. Some of these visits may be overnight or over a weekend. Trial adoption begins when the child moves in and actually lives with the chosen family. The trial adoption phase lasts for a minimum of 6 months. The time it takes to adopt a child is different for every family and depends on individual circumstances.
