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 21 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
“We’re not down here on Earth just for ourselves; we’re here to help others. I can’t change what a kid has been through, but I can still be present for him. I’ll help and support him, and together we’ll do our best.”
— Sheryl & Otis McHenry, Saint Francis Ministries Foster Parents
"We just always remember to extend mercy and grace and love to our foster kids."
Linda Cantu, Saint Francis Foster Parent
