Requirements to be a Foster Parent

  • Attend 10 weeks GPS MAPP training

  • Complete 24 hours additional P.R.Y.D.E. training

  • Complete 12 hours additional sexual abuse training

  • Be an appropriate role model

  • Be a willing team member

  • Maintain necessary records

  • Show financial responsibility

  • Provide safe and adequate sleeping space

  • Maintain liability insurance on house and vehicles

  • Have reliable transportation

  • Have a working telephone

  • Have no more than 5 children already in your home

  • be a minimum age of 21

  • Be in good physical and mental health

  • Pass a criminal background check

  • Home must pass a health and safety inspection

  • Provide necessary personal documentation

  • Provide references from 2 relatives and 3 acquaintances

  • Understand and agree that corporal punishment IS NOT to be used at any time

  • Complete 24 hours therapeutic foster car training annually

  • Meet weekly with social worker and therapist

  • Keep daily behavioral and medication logs

  • Attend monthly training sessions provided by the agency.