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FAQ Category: Foster Care

 
  1. Where can I get more information?
  2. Can I adopt a foster child in my home?
  3. Can I take the foster child on vacation with me?
  4. Can the foster child go to the school my children attend?
  5. How many foster children can I take?
  6. Once I am certified, how long will it take to get a foster child placed in my home?
  7. What about medical insurance for foster children?
  8. Who pays for the foster child’s clothing?
  9. As a foster parent, can I work outside the home?
  10. What type of support do foster parents receive?
  11. What are the agency expectations of foster parents?
  12. Will I have to work with the child’s parent?
  13. How long will the foster children remain in my home?
  14. Can I choose the age and sex of the foster child?
  15. What are the screening requirements?
  16. What is a home study?
  17. Does my home need to pass an inspection?
  18. How much room do I need in my home?
  19. Are there any restrictions based on age, ethnicity, marital status, or sexual orientation?
  20. What are the physical and emotional requirements for being a foster parent?
  21. Will I be paid to be a foster parent?
  22. What are the financial requirements to foster?
  23. What are the basic steps to becoming a foster parent?
  24. What is a foster parent?
  25. What is foster care?

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