Fostering the Future for American Children and Families Fostering the Future The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the Office of the First Lady and heads of other relevant executive departments and agencies (agencies) shall
Foster parenting - AdoptUSKids Foster 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
How to become a Foster Parent | Foster Care Foster 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
Overview | Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families What if I'm not ready to foster full-time? Respite care is a great way to start fostering! Respite care is temporary care that gives caregivers a break Visit the respite webpage for more details or read a short description about becoming a respite provider
Getting started - AdoptUSKids Educating 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
Fostering NC In this course, narrated by a young adult with lived experience, participants will learn how to support and advocate for children and youth who identify as LGBTQ+ Participants will also learn common terms, research regarding outcomes, skills needed to provide … Read more
Becoming a Foster Parent | National Foster Parent Association In foster care, the children are provided with a safe, nurturing, loving family for a temporary period of time There are many types of foster care, including traditional care, emergency shelter care, medical therapeutic care, relative kinship care, respite short-term care and tribal care