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.