Foster parents do everything a biological parent is expected to do and more, which is outlined below:

• Maintain confidentiality regarding the foster child and their family.
• Arrange and take child to medical and dental appointments.
• Register the child in school and participate in school meetings and events.
• Register a child for extracurricular activities, encourage their strengths and provide opportunities for interests and skills.
• Inform the child’s caseworker of events occurring with the child.
• Participate as a team member with agency staff, including attending court hearings.
• When appropriate and safe, assist the child in visitation and other forms of contact with the biological family.
• Respect the child’s religion, culture, and ethnicity.