Foster Care Information
Requirements
- Caregivers must be 21 years of age or older.
- All household members who are 12 and older must pass a criminal background check
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- Household members who are 18 years of age and older must pass a national background check requiring submission of identification, social security card, and fingerprints.
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- Caregivers must complete 32 hours of pre-service training, 12 hours of additional training in the first year, and 20 hours of annual training each following year.
- A clean home with minimized safety hazards.
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- Bedroom space and furnishings for children (minimum of 40 square feet per child, not including closet space).
- Chemicals, medications, alcohol, and weapons must be securely stored by lock.
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- Reference letter from a medical provider stating that caregivers are physically and mentally/emotionally capable of caring for children.
- Ability to provide a safe, nurturing environment for struggling children.
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- A home study interview will be conducted by a clinical representative of our agency to determine strengths, weaknesses, and overall readiness to care for foster children.
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General Expectations
- General supervision and care including meeting physical and emotional needs, educational needs, physical and mental health needs.
- Transportation to weekly home and/or therapy visits and other necessary appointments.
- Working with the child and family team to determine and act in the child(rens) best interests.
- Attending court and Child & Family Team Meetings.
- Completing necessary paperwork including but necessarily limited to:
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- A daily note about children’s behaviors and activities
- Monthly inventories and expense tracking
- Health forms
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Benefits of Becoming a Foster / Proctor Family
Make the difference in the life of a child by providing them with a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive emotionally, mentally and physically and grow into healthy, productive adults.
Earn between $1,000-3,000 tax free income per month.
Reimbursement for clothing and other care-associated costs.
Therapy services are available not only for foster children, but also the foster family to adjust to and best support the foster children in the home.
Foster/Proctor children can be claimed on taxes if in the home for at least 6 consecutive months per year.
Medical insurance is provided for foster children in your care.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between foster care and proctor care?
Proctor families receive additional training and support in order to care for children who may have more difficult behaviors. Sets of siblings are also referred to proctor families as average foster homes are sometimes not able to keep siblings together.
Can I adopt through foster/proctor care?
Yes, it is possible. Most cases attempt to work to reunify children with their families first, but if this is not a safe option, children may become available for adoption.
Do I have to be willing to adopt in order to provide foster/proctor care?
No, plenty of children are in need of a safe, nurturing placement while they and their families work to reunify with the help of the state or while an adoptive placement is located.
Do I get a say in which child(ren) I foster?
Yes, before any placement, we will provide as much information as possible and work together to decide if the child(ren) will be a good fit in your home.
Can I become a foster/proctor home as a single person?
Absolutely
Can I become a foster/proctor home if my partner and I are not legally married?
No, the state does not allow co-habitation of non-family members while foster children are in the home. In other words, ALL household members must be related by blood or marriage.
Do I have to own a home to become a foster/proctor home?
No, renters are also eligible for foster/proctor care.
What happens if my family and I want to go on vacation or need a break?
It is possible to take foster children with you and your family on vacation if you are willing to do so, but permission from the judge, the caseworker and/or other essential team members must be obtained well in advance. If you need a break or cannot take the foster children with you on vacation, our agency offers respite opportunities with other foster families.
Do I have to be a full-time foster home?
No, respite foster/proctor homes are also in high demand. Respite caregivers often take on the normal responsibilities of a foster parent for anywhere from a few hours to a few days at a time, however, the same responsibilities still apply in terms of training hours, paperwork, etc.
Do I have to have parenting experience to become a foster/proctor parent?
No, as long as you have the willingness to make a difference in the life of a child and are open to feedback, we are here to support and help you navigate every step of the way!
Contact Us
385-288-7784 (Foster Care)
385-389-6774 (Main Office)
info@c2s.care
3535 Lincoln Ave.
Ogden, UT 84401
Contact Us
801-810-5782 (Foster Care)
385-389-6774 (Main Office)
info@c2s.care
3535 Lincoln Ave.
Ogden, UT 84401