In re Guardianship of P.J.D.

On April 24, 1969, P.J.D. was declared a dependent and neglected child. The Division of Child Welfare Services of the Department of Public Welfare was awarded permanent legal custody with the right to consent to the adoption of the youth. On May 7, 1969, P.J.D. was placed in the foster care of the appellants herein. She has resided with them since that time. On November 17, 1974, P.J.D. was permanently placed with the appellants.

P.J.D. has been disabled with cerebral palsy since birth. Appellants have been approved as adoptive parents; however, they are financially unable to adopt P.J.D. On…