Frequently Asked Questions

1.      Can you love and care for a child as a member of your household even through the child cannot be your own?

2.      Will your child, if any, accept foster children as equal members of the household?

3.      Would a child who may be disturbed and unhappy over separation from his/her parents be made to feel secure and happy in your home?

4.      Will you be able to accept the child’s natural parents no matter what the are like?

5.      Can your return the child to his/her parents when separations times comes, without being emotionally upset, realizing it is in the best interest of child to be with his/her parents?

6.      Will you as a provider of care be willing to work in partnership with the Department of Social Services toward the goals prescribed for each foster child?

7.      Are you willing to help the recruitment of foster homes for children with special problems?

8.      Are you willing to recognize your needs as foster parents and seek help with those needs through group meeting with other foster parents and/or through educational courses or other resources of you choosing?

9.      Are you willing to share your knowledge, skills, and experience to become a resource person to other foster parents?

10. Does your general health permit you to cope with the extra work and small irritations that children inevitably brings? Does your marriage reflect an atmosphere of mutual love and understanding?

11. Each child must have his/her bed?

12. Children cannot share bedrooms with adults.

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