- How to Become a Foster Parent
There are thousands of children in California's foster care system who require temporary out-of- home care because of neglect, abuse, or exploitation The preferred placement of children who require out-of-home care is with relatives
- How to become a Foster Parent | Foster Care
Foster parents must be at least 21 years old, pass background clearances, and be in good physical health Our most successful foster parents are open-minded, dependable, patient and willing to try different parenting styles for children with different needs
- Becoming a Foster Parent | National Foster Parent Association
In foster care, the children are provided with a safe, nurturing, loving family for a temporary period of time There are many types of foster care, including traditional care, emergency shelter care, medical therapeutic care, relative kinship care, respite short-term care and tribal care
- Foster parenting - AdoptUSKids
Foster parents play a critical role in helping children heal They show children stability and teach them life lessons that last a lifetime—and potentially affect future generations In the past, the foster parent’s role was often seen as a temporary one
- Fostering the Future for American Children and Families
When crises prevent such an arrangement, our Nation’s foster care system must be ready to serve children in need Today’s foster care system must be improved in a number of important ways
- Foster Love | Help Children in Foster Care. Donate Today!
Foster Love is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the 430,000 children in foster care across the country
- What Does Fostering Really Mean? - nightlight. org
At its simplest, fostering means caring for a child who cannot safely live with their biological family These children may come into the system due to neglect, abuse, addiction, or family instability
- Foster Care - California Dept. of Social Services
Thousands of children in California's foster care system require temporary out-of-home care because of parental neglect, abuse, or exploitation The largest percentages are African American and Latino children Some stay in foster care for weeks; some for years The children are of all ages and varying needs
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