How long must foster parents wait for placement?
The placement of a foster child is determined by the particular needs of a child, the abilities of the foster family, and the suitability of the child to the foster family. Many factors are considered in placement including religion, age, sex, schools, and cultural background. It is desirable to have many foster homes with varying compositions, attitudes and locations in order to select the most suitable one for a particular child. Placements are generally most rabid in homes that can accept a sibling group or older children; homes for children age 12 and over are especially needed.
