Interested in becoming a Foster Parent?


If you are interested in becoming a Foster Care parent, please read below to see what you need to do to begin the process.

REQUIREMENTS:

First, you must be:

  • 21 years of age or older

  • Pass the state’s required background clearance

  • Be financially stable

  • Be physically in good health

  • Attend orientation (Dates can be found on the training calendar)

Please note: For Kinship homes with children 14 years of age and older, please call the office to see if we have clinical capacity to support the child and family through our agency.   

PROCESS:

Following orientation:

  • Filling out the application

  • Completing other scheduled and required trainings

  • Completing online trainings:

    • Medical Consenter

    • Trauma Informed Care

    • Psychotropic Medication

    • Sexual Abuse

    • Normalcy

  • Allowing our staff to complete a home study

  • Working with a Sanctuary Home Developer closely to submit and/or complete required documents.

  • Completing final home visit by clinical staff to discuss any areas of concern noted in the process and best ages for placement.

SUGGESTED READING FOR PROSPECTIVE FOSTER PARENTS:

”Foster Care As the Way of Christ” Article from desiringgod.org