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This questionnaire will help to determine if you are eligible to be a foster parent.
1. I have enough room in my home to temporarily house a child. (True or False)
You must have enough bedroom space to foster a child. Also, you must be able to provide the child with his/her own bed. A child in care may share a bedroom with your child or another child in care. However, the child may not share a bedroom with any individual over age 18. Also, adults cannot move out of their bedroom and sleep on the couch to make room for the child.
2. My home can pass a safety inspection. (True or False)
It is important that children live in a safe and clean environment. During the homestudy process, a representative of the local health department will conduct a safety and fire inspection of your house or apartment. Your home must be free of danger and garbage. You must have working smoke detectors and a fire extinguisher. You must pass this inspection to be eligible to be a foster parent.
3. I am physically and emotionally capable of caring for children. (True or False)
Being a foster parent can be demanding. You must be physically and emotionally healthy to care for a child(ren) in foster care. You will be interviewed by the counselor regarding your own childhood experiences and your family relations.
4. I have no record of abuse or neglect. (True or False)
If you have been investigated for child
abuse or neglect in the past, you may not be able to become a
foster parent. This includes substantiated cases of abuse and
neglect or if your own child had to be placed in foster care.
When we receive your application, we will review your records.
If you have any questions please call a licensing counselor in
your area.
5. I have an adequate income to meet my own family's current needs . (True or False)
While you don't have to be rich to be a foster parent, you must have enough income to meet your family's needs. During the homestudy, you will be asked to provide proof of income.
6. No adult in my home has ever been convicted of a crime. (True or False)
If you or any adult residing in your home has been convicted of certain criminal offenses, you cannot be a foster parent. Each adult member of your household will be fingerprinted, and a juvenile records check will be done on each child in your home 12 to 18 years of age.
7. I am ready to begin the homestudy process now. (True or False)
You are ready to begin if your life and home are stable. "Stable" means that you are not about to move and are not having financial, marital, or emotional difficulties. If you rent, you will need your landlord's approval. Also, your home must be in good repair. Overall, you must have given serious thought to the decision to become a foster parent.
If you answered 'True" to all of the statements, you are READY to begin the process of becoming a foster parent! If you answered false to any statement and are still interested in becoming a foster parent, please call 954-202-3333 and talk with one of our counselors.
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