“Then she’ll enter the system. Adoption, foster care…” He hesitated, then asked for her ID. After typing her details into the computer, his brows lifted. “You’ve applied for temporary guardianship before.”
“Yes,” Clara admitted, remembering the endless paperwork and inspections when she’d once cared for a friend’s newborn. “That helps,” the officer said. “But you’ll still need approval. A social worker will inspect your home. Background checks, interviews. Only then can we allow temporary foster placement.”