Potential Foster Parent Journey
Enter here to start your fostering journey before choosing an agency. Explore fostering requirements, the certification process and practical questions too. Each topic offers simple explanations backed by lots of resources that help you dive deeper. Take time to understand the system and how fostering can impact your life.
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What does it take to foster?
Learn More: What does it take to foster?- Qualities of good foster parents
- Space in your home or apartment
- Support system
- What it doesn’t take
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What is foster care?
Learn More: What is foster care?- Types of foster care
- Goal of reunification
- General court process
- How placements work
- People involved
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Why are youth in foster care?
Learn More: Why are youth in foster care?- Reasons for removal
- What are the biggest needs?
- How long will a child be in my home?
- Reunification in the goal
- Interacting with bio families
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What support is available to homes?
Learn More: What support is available to homes?- Childcare/CCDF
- Care Communities/WRAP
- Per diem/stipend
- Medicaid
- FF App
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What should I know ahead of time?
Learn More: What should I know ahead of time?- Fostering Primer
- Fostering Teens, Siblings and Other Special Needs
- Trauma Sensitivity Workshop
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How do I pick an agency?
Learn More: How do I pick an agency?- What are the options in my area?
- What is the licensing process?
- Licensing timeline
- Home study preparedness
- Questions to ask an agency
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How might fostering affect my life/family?
Learn More: How might fostering affect my life/family?- Questions to discuss
- What does a week in a home look like?
- Past Trauma/History
- How will it affect my children?
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Fostering Front Door – Adoption
Learn More: Fostering Front Door – Adoption- Questions to discuss
- What does a week in a home look like?
- Past Trauma/History
- How will it affect my children?