Who Can Become A Foster Parent?
You can apply to be a Specialized Foster Parent if you:
- Are at least 21 years old
- Are married, single, or living with a partner
- Have sufficient income to meet your own family’s needs
- Are in good health
- Can make room in your home and heart for children who need safe, temporary care
How Can I Become A Foster Parent?
Meet with a Tannerhill Recruiter, complete an application, provide 3 personal references, medical reports, attend the pre-service training classes, participate in a home study, provide a national background check, and meet with a fire inspector from DCYF. (Our recruiter will help with all of this!)
How Will We Help You?
- Provide on-going training.
- Provide 24-hour emergency services.
- Arrange for special services for the child in care.
- Provide financial and medical support to meet the needs of the child.
- Facilitate the foster parent support group.
- Provide a coordinator to meet with the family and child weekly for support and guidance.
I'm interested... What is the next step?