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Bookmark or Share- Should I Become a Foster Parent? Checklist & ConsiderationsBecoming a foster parent is a deeply rewarding experience that can change both your life and the life of a child in need. But it’s also a commitment that requires empathy, resilience, and an understanding of the challenges involved.
- How to Become a Foster Parent - California Dept. of Social ...How to Become a Foster Parent. There are thousands of children in California's foster care system who require temporary out-of- home care because of neglect, abuse, or exploitation. The preferred placement of children who require out-of-home care is with relatives.
- Getting started - AdoptUSKidsEducating yourself, contacting an agency, and attending an orientation meeting are the first steps toward adopting and/or fostering. Although it costs little (if anything) to adopt from foster care, the process of becoming an adoptive or foster parent can be time consuming and requires persistence.
- How to become a Foster Parent | Foster CareFoster parents must be at least 21 years old, pass background clearances, and be in good physical health. Our most successful foster parents are open-minded, dependable, patient and willing to try different parenting styles for children with different needs.
- Foster parenting - AdoptUSKidsFoster parents play a critical role in helping children heal. They show children stability and teach them life lessons that last a lifetime—and potentially affect future generations. In the past, the foster parent’s role was often seen as a temporary one.
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