BECOME A FOSTER PARENT
WHAT ARE MY NEXT STEPS? The first step is to fill out this form and let us know you’re interested in exploring foster parenting. You can also call our foster parent recruiter, Ms. Tanya Lee, at 773-777-7112 ext 7274. We’ll walk you through the process, answer all your questions, and help you take the next step when you’re ready.
Foster care is a temporary arrangement when adolescents need to be placed in a safe place until they are able to return to their biological family or live on their own independently. The length of time could range from a few days to up to 7 months. Foster parenting is an opportunity to make a difference in a youth’s life during a time of crisis, when their parents or guardians are unable, unfit or unwilling to care for the youth.
WE'LL SUPPORT YOU THROUGH THIS JOURNEY Each family and child is assigned a YOS team leader or case manager who is responsible for providing weekly support to each family. Supportive services include initial and ongoing training, 24/7 on-call assistance, and monthly support meetings provided by YOS, as your licensing agency.
SO HOW LONG DOES IT ALL TAKE? The entire licensing and training process takes six months with YOS. After that all is completed, you will be ready to accept youth into your home. However, the actual timing to receive a youth in your home depends on the matching process and overall need for placement.
Foster parents are able to provide support and guidance for the duration of the teen’s stay in their home. Foster parents are asked to complete an application and background check, complete a home assessment and attend training. Foster families must demonstrate financial and emotional stability, responsibility and a willingness to work with YOS as we supervise your placement.
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