Foster Parent Application & Requirements

Why We Need Foster Parents

Children enter foster care for different reasons through no fault of their own. Most times their families cannot provide them with the basic safety and protection they need and as a result, children may have experienced abuse or neglect. While the goal is to safely reunite these children with their birth families, it is not always possible. We need foster parents to provide a safe and loving environment to help children through the healing process.

2020 Statistics

• 124 - Children in foster homes (including relative foster homes)
• 56 - Licensed foster homes (including relative foster homes)

Benefits of Foster Care

Make A Difference

Fostering helps children who have experienced a difficult situation. A stable and welcoming home gives them space and time to heal.

How We Support You

• Foster parent mentors
• Financial assistance in the form of a daily rate
• Medical coverage for the children
• Daycare assistance for working parents
• Ongoing training
• Child counseling services
• Respite care
• Tuition assistance
• Other assistance provided to meet the specialized needs of children

Why I Became a Foster Parent