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INTERESTED IN FOSTER CARE?

Commonly asked questions

  • Adults aged 21 and older who can provide a safe, stable home and complete required training and clearances may become foster parents. Families of ALL backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

  • The process includes an application, background clearances, required training, a home study, and ongoing support. Our team guides you through each step from start to finish. 

  • Homes are assed for basic safety, including working utilities, safe sleeping arrangements, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and secure storage of medications. A walkthrough of the home is completed as part of the certification process. 

  • Required clearances include FBI fingerprinting, Pennsylvania criminal history, and child abuse history checks for household members, along with physical exams and income verification 

  • Training covers topics such as child development, trauma, cultural competence, child welfare regulations, first aid, mandated reporting, and prudent parenting. Training is provided as part of the certification process. 

  • Yes. Foster Parents receive daily stipend to help offset the cost of caring for a child. Additional support such as clothing vouchers may also be available. 

  • Children in foster care are covered by DHS medical insurance, insurance which is widely accepted. Foster parents may switch a child to their own insurance if desired, with guidance from their case manager.

  • Foster parents provide daily care and transportation to school, medical appointments, family visits, and extracurricular activities. Support and guidance are given through the placement. 

  • Yes! Feeling nervous or anxious is completely normal. Fostering is a big step, and our team is here to support you through the process. 

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