Foster care adoptions occur when children in the foster care system are adopted by families who have been caring for them. These children may have been removed from their biological families due to various reasons, such as neglect or abuse. The goal of foster care is to provide a safe and nurturing environment until a permanent solution, like adoption, is found. In many cases, foster parents can choose to adopt the children they have been fostering, which helps maintain existing bonds. The process involves legal steps to finalize the adoption, ensuring that the child's best interests are prioritized throughout.