Check your state’s website for specific requirements. The next step is the interview process and a home study. In some states you don’t have to be married to become a foster parent. You can even live in an apartment as long as the environment is safe and nurturing.
A foster care worker will come to your home to interview you. Your home doesn't have to look perfect, just clean and uncluttered. You must show proof of income that you can support yourself without the government’s subsidy. The monthly subsidy includes room and board, food and incidentals. Make sure you have enough room to care for foster children. Most government programs offer intensive training to potential foster parents.
Taking care of a foster child is a lot of work. Some children have been disrupted from their previous home and are very insecure. You must have a lot of patience and love to care for these children. Foster children need stability in their lives to become productive citizens. Whether you’re looking to care for a foster child long or short term, there is a huge need for loving foster parents.
It takes approximately four to six months to complete the foster care process. If you have a lot of love to give to a foster child, then contact your state’s foster care program. The subsidy offered by the state should not be considered a full-time income. Most foster parents find their job to be extremely rewarding.
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