Foster care provides a safe, loving, and supportive home for children who are unable to live with their parents. Children in foster care come from all ethnic groups and range from birth to 21 years old.
Foster parents are:
- 21 years of age or older
- Legal residents of the United States
- Individuals or families with stable housing and an annual income that can support adding a child to their home
Most importantly, foster parents care about helping children who need a home and support. Because the service our foster parents provide is so essential to the well-being of our children, we carefully screen every prospective foster parent.
We offer two meaningful ways to support children and families, each with a distinct focus and commitment:
- Foster Parents provide longer-term care for children who have been removed from their homes due to safety concerns or other challenges. They offer stability, guidance, and a nurturing environment while working toward family reunification or another permanent solution.
- Respite Caregivers offer short-term, therapeutic care for children ages 7–17 whose families are experiencing acute behavioral crises. These caregivers provide a safe and supportive home for up to 30 days while the child and their family engage in intensive treatment designed to stabilize and strengthen the family unit.
Both routes have the same eligibility criteria and certification process. Learn more below!