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How to Become a Foster Parent:
Tools to Share With Your Community
Becoming a foster parent can seem like an intimidating process. Foster care agencies and community groups can point potential foster parents in the right direction by sharing useful tools on how to get started. The How Do I Become a Foster Parent? webpage is a great tool for prospective resource families who are early in the process.
Find key information, such as:
- A list of common steps involved in becoming a foster parent
- Information about background checks of prospective foster parents
- Ways for prospective foster parents to educate themselves about the child welfare system
Since each state has different requirements and processes, encourage potential foster parents to become familiar with their state's protocol. This list of state foster care information websites is a good place to start.
Despite differing processes, all states require that foster families be licensed, certified, or approved. Disseminate information about licensure types and requirements by sharing the Licensing Foster Parents webpage with the organizations and families that need it.
Navigating the child welfare system can be difficult. Equip potential foster families with these resources to help them succeed!
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Start resource families off on the right foot by ensuring they learn the importance of collaborative relationships with the child’s family.
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