How long does it take to become an OYA certified foster parent?
It can take as little as 8 weeks or up to 6 months or more. The length of time depends on the applicant’s and the certifier’s availability as well as the complexity of your family or personal situation. What does it pay and how is the money to be used? All foster care providers must demonstrate financial stability without using foster care reimbursement. OYA foster parent’ regular rate reimbursement is $1003 (standard) a month per youth offender. Payment is made in the middle of the month and is issued only for the number of nights that the youth offender actually lays his/her head upon a pillow in the home. The foster parent provides basic housing and food for the youth offender. The foster parent also provides for ongoing clothing, transportation, spending money, recreational opportunities, and other reasonable incidentals. The youth offender receives a medical card which covers medical, mental health and other necessary treatment. How many youth offenders may be placed in a home? Th
