What is a foster parent?
A foster parent is an adult who cares for children that the state has removed from the biological parents’ home. These children are removed from the birth parents’ custody because the state has determined that it is not safe for the children to remain there. The goal of foster care is to work toward family reunification. The state hopes to return the foster child to the biological parents when parents are equipped to care for their children in a safe, loving environment. Despite this fact, foster children are eligible for adoption if the state feels that parental rights should be terminated. A foster parent takes care of foster children on a temporary basis until the children are reunited with parents or a permanent home is found. Basic requirements to become a foster parent include a training class, a background check, a stable family life with regular income, an interview and home inspection, personal references, and application for a family home license. Foster parents must be at le
A foster parent provides a temporary home for kittens, puppies, dogs, cats, or other animals in need. The length of fostering can vary from a few days to several months depending on the amount of care or behavioral modification that is needed. The devotion and care given during this time allows the animal a second chance to be adopted by a loving home. The rewards of being a foster parent are many. They include offering an animal a second chance and the added benefit of receiving the love and attention right back from the animal you nurture. Why are Foster Parents Needed? Temporary foster families are needed for a variety of reasons. The three most common reasons are: • Limited shelter space – The number of animals received at a shelter is sometimes overwhelming and adequate housing is not available. Foster homes provide shelters with an additional option until a space becomes available. • Treatment and care after an illness or injury – Foster parents provide sick and injured animals w
A foster parent provides a temporary home for an animal from the shelter-for anywhere from one week to several months. Being a foster parent is like being a grandparent-all the enjoyment of caring for an animal without the lifetime responsibility. However, a foster parent must be the type of person who can take home a needy animal, care for it and bond with it, and then be able to let it go to another family. WHO CAN BE A FOSTER PARENT? Anyone who is 18 years of age or older and has experience with animals can be a foster parent. Preference is given to those persons who own their home, however renters will be considered with landlord approval. Also, all pets that are owned by the foster parent must be in good health, up to date on their vaccinations and any necessary heartworm preventative, altered, not aggressive, and licensed by the county. Foster homes must be in compliance with all zoning laws pertaining to the numbers of animals allowed on their property at any given time. The fos
