Become A Foster Parent
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Whether You Are Just Starting Out Or Have Been Fostering For Years and Need Support
Have you considered becoming a foster parent? Here are some simple tools to help you understand the process and the path to becoming a foster parent.
1. Make the Decision- Is Foster Parenting Really For Me?
Before embarking on this journey, consider the following:
2. Get Certified - Training, Paperwork, and Preparation
While the certification process varies from state to state and even agency to agency you should expect to follow the elements:
- Application
- Training (usually 30 or more hours)
- How to partner with a child's biological family
- Background Checks
- Home Study
3. Learn and Grow
Becoming an amazing foster parent is an ongoing process of learning and of finding great support. Just a few of the things you’ll want to explore over time include:
Want to Get involved?
Learn about different ways you can make a change in the way children experience foster care.
