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The Foster Parent Application
The Application Process:
In compliance with California state regulations, all prospective foster parents must complete our Foster Parent application, training and certification process to become certified Foster Parents.
1. Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index Clearances:
After your initial interview with us, this is the first step in the certification process. Criminal clearances are required for all members of your household who are 18 years and over. The State of California now utilizes the Live Scan process to complete these requirements. We recommend calling several locations as the fee for this service varies, please contact us for details. Live Scan includes DOJ, FBI and Child Abuse Index clearances and is reimburseable at the time of certification.
2. Foster Parent Application:
We will gladly answer any questions you may have and help you with your application pack, which includes:
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Foster Home Social Study
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First Aid & CPR Training - Please ask us for referrals.
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Attend 12 Hours of Initial Adoptive Parent Training provided by us free of charge.
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Health Screening and T.B. tests for the primary caregivers.
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Letters of Recommendation - A total of 3 are required and 2 of these must be from friends of 1 year or more.
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DMV Driving Record Printouts - From all applicants.
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Drivers License copies - From all applicants.
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Criminal Record Statement
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Suspected Child Abuse form.
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Requirement to Report Child Abuse form.
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Emergency Care and Disaster Plan
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Floor Plan of your home.
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Social Security card copies - From all applicants.
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Current Auto Insurance verification.
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Budget Information.