[JocelynC]

I know that when dealing with newborn adoption, ithe birthmom's parental rights are terminated only after she signs the paperwork after birth.

When dealing with adopting kids from foster care, when/how is TPR initiated?

Does a judge automatically TPR (without contacting the birthparent) after the birthparent has failed repeatedly to take the approriate actions req. by the county to get the child back?

Or does the birthmom have to be contacted and informed that the county wishes to TPR and asked to appear in court to defend her parental rights if she doesn't want TPR to occur?

OR am I completely wrong on both of these? LOL. If someone could explain the TPR process as it works with adopting from your county foster system?

Thanks