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.

Family love to child

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
Become a Foster Parent
Become a Foster Parent

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.

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