Become a Foster Parent

Our foster parents can offer full-time, weekend-only, or even one-night-per-week care. Foster families receive 24/7 support to provide children with a consistent, and safe home.

There’s no direct charge to becoming a foster parent.

Be the first safe place a child knows. Start the licensing process below.

Foster Parent Qualifications

Applicant(s) can be single, married, or divorced and of any race or religion.
Applicants(s) must own or rent a safe residence.
Applicant(s) home meets the minimum requirements and provides adequate space for the child and his or her belongings.
Applicant(s) must be financially stable.
Applicant (s) and all household members over the age of 18 must undergo background checks, including a review of past child abuse and neglect charges and a criminal background check through SLED and the FBI, and not be listed on either the State or National Sex Offender Registry.
Applicant(s) and all other household members (including any children residing in the home) must have a physical examination by a qualified medical professional that verifies that the applicant(s) and all other household members are in good physical and mental health.
Applicants must complete training to help them understand how to care for children in foster care.

Click here to start the licensing process! Or Submit Form

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