That’s something you already know. But as for becoming a foster parent, we want to make sure you know the full story.

 

 

 

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We appreciate your interest in using your parental expertise to help another child make out in life.

 

Now, about your experience as a parent and the skills they have already provided you; want to hear something interesting? By law, we have to put you in the same ‘parent training’ classes as new parents, for the same amount of time. There are 24 hours total of mandated instruction time. Parenting children who have experienced trauma may look different than your past parenting experiences. The training will also provide you with information on how you will work with the primary family to support the child throughout the unification process.

 

But here’s the good news: its up to us how best to use that time to train. While you’ll find a good deal of the instruction illuminating and useful for yourself, we try to create opportunities for you to impart some of your proven, practical, and very valuable parental knowledge on first-time parents-in-training. Yes, you can help even more kids find a family by helping new parents find their footing.

 

After training, your case worker will conduct a home study, interviewing you and any members of your family also living in the home, and your house will receive a safety inspection. During that time, you will come to really know your caseworker, and your caseworker will get to know you, your family, and what your day to day life is like.

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Once you complete training and receive your certification, you may have to wait a few months before a child comes to stay with you. It is very, very important that you and the child fit well together, so it is very, very important that your caseworker identifies the very best match possible.

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We appreciate your pursuing the idea of fostering a child. Feel free to investigate some of the resources on this page, and once you feel ready to contact us, just click the button below. Or call the number above.