Can I be a foster parent? YES!
By meeting the following requirements and making the decision to open up
your heart and your home, you can bring hope to a child that needs you.
- Be 19 years of age or older
- Take 30 hours of pre-service training
- Pass criminal and child welfare clearance checks
- Have a source of income other than foster care reimbursement
- Own or rent a residence that meets all state requirements
- Be willing to work as part of a team with children, families, Saint Francis staff, and other professionals
“I talk to a lot of people who say, ‘I could never foster, I’d get too attached.’ But that’s the point. Children need attachment, they need to be loved.”
BryAnna Brock, Saint Francis Foster Parent
