What is the process for placing a foster child into my home?
CPS notifies Kornerstone of children who need a foster care placement through it’s Centralized Placement Unit (CPU). Kornerstone will then nominate and discuss with the CPU the foster homes they have available that would be an appropriate placement for the child. Meanwhile, Kornerstone staff will also discuss the possible placement with the nominated families to ensure they are agreeable to being nominated for placement. CPS and Kornerstone will further discuss nominated families and CPS will make a decision as to the home most appropriate to meeting the needs of the child. Factors that may be considered are the child’s needs in relation to the location of the foster home, other children in the home, interest in fostering to adopt, experience, single vs. married couple, whether both parents work outside the home, etc. The Kornerstone staff will contact the family which has been selected and will schedule a time for the placement. If possible, a pre-placement visit will be scheduled to
