[mommy2fiveplus]

All a preadoptive resource means is that you will be considered for adoption if his case goes to TPR. All other aspects of foster care and his case remains the same. Sometimes if they feel a case will eventually go to TPR they start looking for adoption resources and try to place the child in a foster adopt versus straight foster home. That way a bond can develop early and be maintained. Say you didn't want to adopt, they could move the child to a foster-adopt home and he could have from now until the 15/22 rule comes into effect to bond and then possibly be adopted by the foster-adopt family OR they could keep him with you until the 15/22 monthes is over and then TPR and move him, unfortunately the second option results in his becoming more bonded to you and potentially making the transition to an adoptive home more difficult.