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Be A Foster Parent
- How The Process Works
Before placing a child in your home, federal and state law requires
that Choices and Changes Youth Services Inc license your home.
From beginning to end, we will be at your side to answer questions
and equip you for the wonderful journey of foster care.
1. Applications and Orientation
An application will be
completed that includes information about your family members,
family history and the reasons you want to
be a parent. You can acquire
this application and other information on our contact page. The
orientation is an informal meeting for you to learn the process,
ask questions and decide if foster parenting is right for your
family.
2. Foster Parent Training
If you have decided foster care is right for your family, you will
attend 46 hours of training over the course of the next 2-3 months.
This is a nationally renowned program that will enhance your life
and your family. All parents are required to attend CPR and First-Aid
training.
3. At-Home Consultation
Choices and Changes will schedule a time to meet with you and your
family in your home. We will make sure your home passes basic fire
and health inspections and provides a suitable environment for
children in the foster care system. This is not a high-pressure
situation and you will be informed of all the requirements during
training.
4. Licensure
You are officially approved to accept foster children into your
home. At this stage you will make a decision about the number,
ages, and
behaviors
of the
children
that you
feel you
can
successfully
accept into your family.
5. Placement
Once you are licensed you will begin to receive children into your
home at your discretion. When you receive a call from Choices and
Changes and discuss a particular child, you will have an opportunity
to review their history and ask questions. You are under no obligation
to take a child you do not believe is right for your family. |
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