Step 1: Complete
the Online Inquiry Form
Send online inquiry form to Coordinator.
Coordinator
will call you in next 24 hours to
Answer your questions and give you more information you may need to
help you decision.
Step 2: Schedule an Orientation.
This is an informational meeting between you and the agency, at your
place or ours. There is no obligation, just information.
Step 3: Licensing Process.
Your Coordinator
will assist you with the paperwork, background checks and other items needed
during this process. There is a lot to be done, but the agency will guide you
through this process.
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Application
– there is no fee to apply for licensure.
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Upon
receipt of application the agency will conduct criminal background checks, check
personal references, gather medical clearances, and request A health department
inspection of private well and sewer system.
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The
Foster Home Coordinator will assess every member of the family’s
strengths and weakness, understanding of the needs of children, and willingness
to accept foster children.
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The
Foster Home Coordinator will assess the home for adequacy of space and general
safety.
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The
agency writes a home study which contains recommendations regarding issuance of
a license.
STEP
4: TRAINING
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The
agency will assure that new foster parents receive PRIDE training, a
comprehensive, standardized pre-service training, and mandatory for all foster
parents, in every agency, in the State of
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The
agency will provide 12 hours of pre-service training to prepare you for your
role as a treatment foster parent.
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The agency will allow you access to on-going training throughout your
license, invite you to seminars offered by CMH, provide you access to our
on-line training program and offer child-specific training that empowers you to
work with the individual child placed in your care.