How Do You Become An Emergency Short-Term Foster Parent?
When children enter the foster care system, they are often frightened and traumatized. The first foster parents that care for a child in an emergency situation are often short-term care providers. Foster parents are carefully screened by the foster care agency. Here are the steps you need to take to become an emergency short-term foster parent. Call your Department of Social Services and let it know that you would like information on becoming an emergency short-term foster parent. You can find the telephone number in the blue pages of your phone book or by searching online for “Department of Social Services” for your state. Attend an informational meeting held by the Department of Social Services. During this meeting, you will find out the procedures required by your state in becoming a foster parent. You also may be given forms to fill out if you are interested in going through the process. Meet with a social worker in your home to discuss your foster parent application and your expec
