Become a Foster Parent

Becoming A Foster Parent

Financial Assistance

Take our questionnaire about becoming a foster care provider.

While foster parents must have a regular source of income to meet their families' needs, financial assistance is available to help with the costs of caring for a foster child.

Foster Care Payments
Foster parents will receive a set monthly reimbursement based on the child's age. These funds are for child-care related costs such as food, clothing, and housing.

Medical and Dental
Every foster child will receive medical and dental coverage while in foster care. Special rates may be paid to foster families who care for children with exceptional needs such as medical or behavioral needs; additional training required.

Introduction

Types of Children Needing Foster Care

Licensing Requirements

Financial Assistance

Foster Parents' Rights and Responsibilities

What to Expect

Statewide Foster Parent Recruitment Information Center
For information about becoming a foster or adoptive parent

Call 1-888-KIDS-414
(1-888-543-7414)

Operated by Northwest Resource Associates

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SERVICES

Financial Assistance