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Foster Parenting - Fostering, Care, Parents, Kids, Homes, Information, Agencies, Books -fosterparenting.com Foster care is a program, run by your state, which allows stand-in parents, referred to as foster parents, to care for minor children who have been removed from their biological home. There are a number of reasons why children might be removed from their biological home, including abuse and neglect. Often, parents who have had their children removed from their home are given a plan to follow, which will result in their regaining custody of their children, upon successful completion. The main goal of foster care is reunification, although it isn t uncommon for children placed in foster care to become available for adoption. There are a number of steps that potential foster parents must take in order to become licensed foster parents. Each state completes their process a little differently, but generally, each state will have similar requirements. [more...] Sponsors Want to adopt Pregnant click here Article Topics Where Do I Start Activities & Fun Money Considerations Foster Child Concerns Foster Parent Concerns Support Becoming a Foster Parent Options Tools & Resources Transitions Types of Foster Care Some requirements to become a foster parent may be: Background check and finger printing Comprehensive homestudy to ensure child safety Classroom hours First aid certification Medical clearances for all adults and children currently in the home Statement proclaiming that corporal punishment will not be used Statement advising your role as a mandated reporter Once you ve completed the requirements for your state, you may or may not get a paper copy of your license, either in the mail or hand delivered. Either way, someone from your agency or local Child Welfare Office will contact you to advise you that your home as been approved. Licensed foster parents are usually reimbursed expenses accrued throughout the month by w...