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Foster Care provides a temporary home for children who are unable to live in their biological parent’s home. Foster parents provide a safe home and place for children to heal until they are either reunited with their birth family or a relative or adoptive home is found.
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- Q: When Can I Expect My First Foster Care Placement?
- Q: How Long Will A Child in Foster Care Be in My Home?
- Q: I Work full-time. Can A Child in Foster Care Attend Daycare?
- Q: What Do Family Visits Look Like and How Are They arranged?
- Q: Can We Take Children in Our Care Out of Town Or on Vacation with Us?
- How to Help Children and Teens in Your Community
A: It varies.
Crook explains, “There isn’t a perfect answer to this. We have to consider each youth’s specific needs and work hard to find a home that is able to meet each youth’s needs. We work with foster parents to teach them about a child’s needs and encourage them to commit to them during the time the child needs a safe, loving home.” Crook says that when finding the perfect fit for families and kids, it isn’t just about age and gender. A variety of factors contribute to placing a child in the right f...
A: It depends on the child’s case plan and the realities of life. However, safely reuniting a child with their family in under a year is always KVC’s goal.
Crook explains, “The first goal for each child is to reintegrate them back into a safe and stable environment with their birth family. When reunification is possible, we strive to accomplish this within one year of a child’s removal from the home. The length of stay in a foster home and in foster care varies depending on the progress of the case plan.” Ultimately, the length of a child’s stay is decided by the courts in conjunction with the child’s case management team. The parties responsibl...
A: Yes, depending on if the daycare accepts state subsidy.
Daycare is a topic that varies widely by state. But in general, Crook explains, “Children in foster care can attend daycare. Many of our foster parents work full-time, and KVC can help parents find an approved daycare to watch the child.” Approved daycares are those that accept state subsidies. If children are older, they should be in school—and attending the same school they attended before their placement. Crook discusses this as something to consider when thinking about routines and expect...
A: Depending on the case plan, arrangements vary, but may occur on a regular basis.
Crook explains, “Each child in state custody has visiting time with their biological family regularly while in foster care. Ideally, these visits occur in the family home or in the family’s community. Foster parents are encouraged to assist in transportation or aid in the facilitation and interaction with the family, depending on the circumstances.” While the answer to this question varies based on specific circumstances, the most important aspect of family visits is communication—both with t...
A: Yes.
Crook explains, “Your state agency or nonprofit case management provider and the parents of the child in care can approve or deny a request from the foster parents to take a child out of town or on vacation. One reason it may be denied would be if it were to interfere with the child’s visitation. They also have to approve any out-of-state travel. If the request is approved, a travel letter is written and sent with the child stating they are in state custody and they are approved to leave the...
Currently, more than 400,000 children and teens are in the foster care system in the United States. Many of these youth have experienced abuse, neglect, or other family challenges and have been removed from their homes by the courts for their safety. Foster families provide care and support for these youth while they are in out-of-home care. It onl...
The Family Development Program can connect you to some of these ongoing trainings. How much does it cost to become a foster parent? There is little to no cost involved in becoming a foster parent. The home assessment and training is provided by the state free of charge.
When the court decides that staying home is not in the best interest of the child, they may be placed in out of home care—also known as foster care. Foster families provide safe and caring temporary homes for children while their family works towards their goals and reunification.
When foster care isn’t the right fit, we provide residential care for kids ages 6-21 with moderate to severe behavioral needs. Pregnancy Services. Life matters to us from Day 1. We’re there for young moms with whatever they need: baby gear, childcare, support, training, or even residential care through the LIGHT House.
View FosterAdopt Connect's in-person foster parent training calendars by location. Contact Jamie Kelsey for additional information at 816-350-0215 ext 379.
