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How to Become a Foster Parent
You don’t need a lot of money, a big house, or
higher education. Families or
individuals interested in providing foster care are subject to an approval
process. The main requirement is to have
the ability and desire to provide the type of care needed by the child or
children served.
You need to be able to:
- Provide a safe, stable and caring home
- Be open and willing to learn new parenting
skills
- Be realistic with your expectation of the
individual
- Be committed to working with the individual
even with behaviors that may be challenging
- Treat the individual as a member of your family – ensuring they attend school,
participate in recreation and cultural activities, attend medical appointments
- Accept the individual as they are, and help
them reach their full potential
- Be a “partner” with the Devereux treatment
staff
Some requirements to become a
foster parent may be:
- Attend an orientation
- Complete 20 to 30 hours of foster parent
training
- Full background check (child abuse and
criminal) and finger printing
- A comprehensive home inspection to ensure
child safety
- First aid certification
- Participate in a home study to review your
readiness for fostering
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