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Devereux Therapeutic Foster Care Requirements

Therapeutic foster care providers must be at least 21 years of age, a legal resident of the United States and be financially stable.

  • To be licensed as a Therapeutic Child provider, minimum eligibility requirements:
    • One year of foster parent experience or a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or three months of professional experience in a related profession (with the responsibility of caring for someone with behavioral health needs for at least 20 hours per week)
  • To be licensed as a Therapeutic Adult provider, minimum eligibility requirements:
    • Three months of professional experience in a related profession (with the responsibility of caring for someone with behavioral health needs for at least 20 hours per week)

In addition, both Child and Adult Therapeutic providers must:

  • Have a willingness to work as part of a treatment team
  • Complete pre-licensure annual training requirements
  • Obtain/pass a fingerprint clearance and various background checks
  • Possess homeowner’s or renter’s insurance
  • Provide personal references
  • Pass a home study and safety inspection
  • Obtain a physical exam
  • Own or lease an operable vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance
  • Own or rent an apartment, house, manufactured home or mobile home with adequate living space. In the adult program, the home must have a semi-private yard area.
  • Receive CPR/First Aid Certification

Have questions or ready to get started?

Phoenix Area (Maricopa County)
Contact Foster Care
(602) 283-7107
AZMaricopaFosterCare@Devereux.org

Tucson Area (Pima County)
Contact Foster Care
(520) 576-5801
AZPimaFosterCare@Devereux.org