Art. 1279.2 Legislative findings

Louisiana lawmakers are stating why they created rules to speed up adoptions for foster children. They believe kids in foster care who are ready to be adopted should find a permanent family as quickly as possible. Waiting too long can hurt a child's chance to settle into a stable home.

The state also wants to cut down on delays that slow down the adoption process. Faster adoptions mean children can bond with their new families sooner and start building a permanent life together. This rule sets the reasoning behind other laws that aim to make adoptions happen more quickly for kids in foster care.