HENNESSEY, C.J.
The issue before us is whether a Probate Court judge may entertain this adoption petition filed by a child's foster parents. We conclude that the statutes governing adoption do not permit foster parents to petition for adoption while the child's mother is opposing a care and protection proceeding brought by the Department of Social Services (Department)
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