FOSTER CARE FAQs

Do we have any choice about who gets placed in our home?

Yes! At TLC we work as a team to make a good placement for everyone. TLC's families have a definite say in the type of child they are interested in. Your family, the child and the social worker are all involved in the process.

How do I become a foster family?

First, you will need to fill out an application and return it to us. Then we will schedule a meeting and provide documentation to comply with state regulations. With each step along the way, TLC will support you with orientation, training and guidance to assure your success.

Is fostering a child a precursor to adoption?

Fost-adopt programs were created to bridge the gap between a child's initial need for temporary care and the long-term need for a permanent home. Children are in the U.S. foster care system and, in addition to state and county fost-adopt programs, some private agencies like TLC also work with social services to assist in these placements. If birth parents cannot reunify with their child, and there are no appropriate relatives available for placement, foster parents are asked if they would like to adopt their foster child.

Who are the children served by TLC Child & Family Services?

TLC foster parents open their homes and hearts to children 0-18 who need out-of-home placement due to problems associated with abuse and neglect, because they have developmental disabilities, and/or are experiencing behavioral difficulties.

What is the role of a foster parent?

Foster parents provide a supportive, loving, stable family for children who, for a variety of reasons, cannot live with their birth parents. Foster parents work closely with TLC to reach the best possible outcome for their foster child(ren). This may range from preparing them for adoption or guardianship, enabling them to successfully reunify with their birth families/relatives, or perhaps caring for them until they turn 18 or are able to live independently.

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