Wanting to Expand Your Family 3 4 3 - 4 What Are The Requirements for Being a Foster Parent?

Call one of the Foster Care Agency offi ces in your area to register as a foster parent.

You will complete the Foster Parent Inquiry Form online or contact Mission WV toll free at 866-CALL-MWV (225-5698).

A background check will be conducted.

The worker from your chosen foster care agency will conduct a home assessment to determine if the home meets safety, space and health standards.

You will receive extensive training from the Foster Care Agency. You will also attend a pre-service orientation- This training discusses the responsibilities and details of becoming an adoptive or foster parent. nt.

Notifi cation of approval- After completion of the assessment the family will be notifi ed whether their home has been approved for adoptive or foster children. After approval the information will remain in the West Virginia Adoption Resource Network Family Register for six months.

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I care about children and want to help them. Children and youth in the foster care system have been abused, neglected, abandoned, and face tremendous obstacles. . Foster parenting is a powerful way to lift up the heads of children and youth, and show them that there is hope for the future.

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There are not enough homes for older children dren and sibling groups. The bond between a siblings is one of the longest relationships a person has in life. When siblings cannot be placed together, a child has to deal with the additional separation of being away from parents and brother or sister. Another challenge is finding homes for older children. n. Teens are also hurting, having experienced abuse and betrayal. They are looking for someone to them and help them succeed. I didn’t have children. By being a foster 2 parent I can share my home and give my time and attention to a worthwhile cause. Everyone has to start sometime. Children do not come with an instruction manual. Being open to learn parenting skills with the guidance and support of experienced caseworkers will give a person the tools to be an eff ective parent.

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