Frequently Asked Questions about Foster Parenting
- What is foster care?
- Why are children placed in foster homes?
- Who can be a foster family?
- What is a foster parent?
- What is the first step in becoming a foster parent?
- How do I become a foster parent?
- What are the basic qualifications for becoming a foster parent?
- What are the requirements for becoming a foster parent?
- What are the agency expectations of foster parents?
- Will I have to work with the child's parent?
- Will I be paid to be a foster parent?
- Will I get to choose the foster child for my home?
- Can I choose the age of the foster child?
- How long will the foster children remain in my home?
- I am a single person. Can I become a foster parent?
- What type of support do foster parents receive?
- What about medical insurance for foster children?
- As a foster parent, can I work outside the home?
- Who pays for the foster child's clothing?
- Do I have to own my own home?
- Do foster children have to have their own bedroom?
- Can I adopt a foster child in my home?
- Can I take the foster child on vacation with me?
- Where can I get more information?
These questions and many more will be answered during the foster parent orientation in your area.