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Foster Parent Resources

Devereux understands providing support for our foster parents is important in order to ensure successful placement. Our foster parents receive support from a variety of resources to prevent and reduce foster parent stress and family crisis, including respite care, training, staff consultation, child expenses and crisis intervention. 

Support services include:

• Training and support groups for the foster family
• Services to help the foster child adjust to new surroundings
• Frequent meetings with Devereux Staff
• Financial Assistance to help cover the cost of the child’s food, clothing and personal allowance
• Comprehensive mental health services for the child
• All necessary medical care for the child is paid by the state
• Respite care

Below are some additional resources you may find helpful:

• Devereux Foster Parent Handbook – includes general information, guidelines, answers and information to assist foster parents in caring for children in foster care.

• Hurricane Evacuation Kit – A list of everything you will need in case you need to evacuate for a hurricane.

• Check out the following child welfare website for training information and webinar offerings:  www.childwelfare.gov/fostercaremonth