Be A Foster Parent

Deciding to become a Foster/Adopt Parent is a big decision and should not be taken lightly. Foster/Adopt Parents are an extremely important part of the social service and mental health system in the treatment of youth in substitute care. In many cases the bond you form with these children will be life long and your impact on them during this time is crucial to their development.

What We Look For

We expect excellence in all of our programs and that is the same of our foster/adopt parents. We are striving to be the best in the state of Kentucky and we cannot achieve that goal without exceptional foster/adopt parents. Here are some things we look for in our foster/adopt parents:

• 24 Years of Age (or older), Single or Married
• Dedicated to the Goals and Mission of our Agency
• Compassion for Children in Need
• Strong Morals and Family Values
• Willing to Make Tough Decisions in a Crisis

Things You Should Know

Age Group - We work with children up to the age of 21 in our foster/adopt and independent living programs. Our focus is on the age group of 8-12 but we ask our parents to accept any age up to 21.

Compensation – Foster/Adopt Parents are reimbursed for the child's care based on their specific needs. Payments are received by the 10th of each month for the previous month of care.

Respite – This is a service for the foster/adopt parents or foster children who may need a short-term placement for various reasons: family emergencies, work related issues or problems within the home.

Training – foster/adopt parents will have 46 hours of training before the placement of children in their home. A few examples of training are CPR, first aid, crisis intervention, substance abuse issues and stages of development. Foster parents must also have a background check completed prior to a child being placed.