BECOME A FOSTER CARE PARENT

Who can become a foster parent? (Download Foster Care Application Packet pdf)

• Single men and women, married couples, and couples co-habitating.
• Gay, lesbian, and heterosexual families.
• People who speak only Spanish.

You must be able to provide for your family, and ensure that children of opposite genders will not share a bedroom (if one child is over 5) and have no more than two children per bedroom. Foster parents are selected for their ability to provide a mature, healthy, nurturing and therapeutic environment.

Families wishing to make a difference in the life of a foster child must first complete the foster care certification process. Upon certification, a TLC social worker will begin the child search and placement process with your family. Many families are also interested in the fost-adoption process and offering a child permanency. TLC offers assistance through certification, placement and post-placement of a foster care child.

In 2009, TLC provided foster care for 116 children in 86 foster and fost-adopt homes. There are many more children who need our help. Please consider the rewards of becoming a foster parent.