Basic requirements for foster or adoptive parent:
*Must be at least 21 years of age,
*Be financially self-sustaining
*Be married, single, divorced, or widowed.
*Attend sessions with other prospective parents to learn about the children's
needs and background
*Consent to a criminal and abuse/neglect background check.
*Participate in a home study.
Some Additional Requirments for Foster Parents:
*Permit a fire and health inspection of your home.
*Vaccinate all pets annually
*Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification
*Have adequate sleeping space
*Attend 20 hours or more of training each year.
Children in need of Foster/Adoptive care may:
*Range in age from birth to 17 yrs.
*Have been born drug exposed.
*Be a member of any racial or ethnic group.
*Have a professionally diagnosed physical, mental or emotional disabling condition
*Have been sexually, emotionally, and physically abused, neglected, or abondoned.
*Belong to a sibling group that needs to be placed together and, if not placed
together, must maintain regular visits with each other.
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