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Steps to Become a Foster
Adoptive Parent
The process
consists of
incorporate steps
such as a home
safety and fire
inspection,
fingerprinting, a
criminal background
check, and TB
testing.
If you are
fostering or
fostering- to-adopt,
you are required to
learn CPR and First
Aid as well as take
medication
monitoring training.
Since the
adoption and foster
care process is very
similar you may want
to pursue a dual
license.
Information Meeting
You will
need to attend one
of Homebound's
Information meeting
where you will get
basic information
and discuss foster
or adoptive parent
requirements.
Information meetings
are free and no
reservation is
needed. Fill
out an interest form
or Contact Us to
find out when and
where the next
meeting will be
held!
Preparation
Once your
family has meet the
basic requirements
of a foster or
adoptive parent,
setup a meeting with
an Homebound Agent
to walk through each
step of the process.
Training
Every
prospective adoptive
parent will attend a
P.R.I.D.E training
to learn more about
the children &
assess your
strengths and
weakness's in
parenting children.
It will expand your
knowledge and
confidence to meet
all of the
challenges of taking
children into your
home.
Family Home Study
A Homebound
caseworker will
visit you in your
home. The
purpose is to
discuss your
personal history,
family interests and
lifestyle, childcare
experiences, the
types of children
you feel would best
fit in your home,
and your strengths
and skills in
meeting the
children's needs.
Dependant on
how quickly you can
turn all of your
completed paperwork,
the process averages
about 3-4 months. It is
important to know
that this is an
exploratory process
and that you may
change your mind
anytime throughout
the process.
If you chose
to continue, Homebound
staff will help you
through the process
after you are
licensed and when
you have kids in
your home.
We are
committed to helping
you and advocating
for you at every
step of the way so
that each family
will have a
successful adoption
experience.
If you are
interested in
becoming a Homebound
adoptive or foster parent, your first
step is to fill out
the
Inquiry Form or
call 214.550.8810
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