SERVICES

What to Expect

You can expect many rewards such as:

• The chance to help children feel good about themselves.
• Challenging experience.
• Chance to learn and use special knowledge and skills.
• Make a difference in a child's life.
• Satisfaction in doing a meaningful and exceptional job--protecting children from harm.

Dispelling some myths
There are many myths about what it takes to qualify to be a foster parent. The truth is:

• You can be single or married.
• You don't have to own your own home.
• You don't have to make a lot of money.
• There is financial and other assistance available for foster care.

Length of Stay
The amount of time a child will stay in your home depends on the particular child and the parent's situation. Every effort is made to reunite parents and children; sometimes a child may live with you for a few days or for several months. Many foster parents grow close to the children in their care. It can be difficult when they leave. Foster parents can - and many do - adopt children that come into their lives through the foster care system.

Can a foster child share a bedroom with my child?
Yes. However, they must have a separate bed of their own and children of the opposite sex can only share a room if they are under the age of six years. A bedroom must also have room for storage of a foster child's personal belongings.