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Foster Parent Recruitment
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"A Child, A Heart, A Home"
FOSTER CARE
Provides a safe, secure environment for a youth until the youth can return home or until a permanent home is found.
TYPES OF FOSTER CARE
Relative Care
Kinship Care
Home Based Foster Care
Therapeutic Home Foster Care
Group Care
Residential Psychiatric Care (PRTF) - this is considered a medical placement
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS TO BE LICENSED AS A FOSTER HOME
Be at least 21 years of age
Be financially stable
Be single or married
Own or rent a home or apartment
Have homeowners or renter's insurance
Be with or without children of their own
Have adequate space for a child
Have an income adequate for own family
Be aware that foster care is usually temporary
Have ability to work as a team with social workers & other service providers
Have ability to understand and show acceptance of the child's parents
Have a clear background check
Can provide personal references
SUPPORTIVE BENEFITS FOR LICENSED FOSTER CARE
Pre-Service Training
Foster PRIDE: In-Service (Core) Training
Support for Foster Parents
A team approach
Financial reimbursements
FOSTER PARENT NEWS LETTER
Fostering Communications newsletter is published by the University of North Dakota Children and Family Services Training Center and is sent, quarterly, to all foster parents, foster care providers, and child welfare agencies. The newsletter is dedicated to highlighting statewide, regional, and local foster parent activities.
How to apply: Please contact Burleigh County Social Services, 222-6622, to start your application process
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