Meet Our Adoption (Permanency) Team
The permanency team within Little City’s Foster Care and Adoption Program was formed in March of 2023 and consists of three permanency specialists, an intern, and a supervisor.

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The permanency team within Little City’s Foster Care and Adoption Program was formed in March of 2023 and consists of three permanency specialists, an intern, and a supervisor.
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