Section 8731 Of Chapter 2.5. Adoptions By Relative Caregivers Or Foster Parents From California Family Law Code >> Division 13. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 2.5.

. If the prospective adoptive parent of a child is a foster parent, the assessment or home study described in Section 8730 shall not be initiated until the child to be adopted has resided in the home of the foster parent for at least six months.