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Foster Parent - Delaware Valley region

Foster Parent - Delaware Valley region

Access ServicesNorristown, PA, US
20 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

What is foster care?

Foster care is when an individual, couple or family opens their home and welcomes a child to live with them temporarily. Foster parents are responsible for the care, safety, and nurturance of the child(ren) placed into your home. This includes :

  • day-to-day care such as food, educational and emotional support.
  • practical support as needed such as scheduling doctor appointments, attending meetings and court hearings and being an advocate for the child.
  • transporting them to their appointments, school activities, visits with birth family, etc.

What's the process to become a foster parent?

Our onboarding specialist is available to walk potential foster parents through the entire process step-by-step. Generally, you can expect to complete the following :

  • A thorough application
  • Criminal History, FBI and Child Abuse Checks
  • Medical physicals
  • A home safety inspection and orientation
  • Trainings
  • How can I learn more?

    Read below for the requirements and benefits of becoming a foster parent and then click on the link at the bottom to submit an inquiry form so we can reach out to answer any questions you have. You can also visit our webpage through the link below :

    Learn more about Foster Care

    Access Services is in need of foster parents in Pennsylvania in Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, and Schuylkill Counties.

    Requirements

  • Reside in one of the counties listed above in a home that is insured and meets regulatory safety standards
  • Be financially stable
  • Have a valid drivers’ license and fully insured vehicle
  • Provide proof of rabies vaccinations for pets
  • Benefits

    Foster parents receive :

  • a generous monthly stipend to reimburse them for the cost of caring for the children placed with them.
  • fantastic practical support including a coordinator assigned to each child in care and a 24-hour on-call service that families can access for help when needed after-hours and on weekends and holidays.
  • caring emotional support as needed while caring for a child in their home.
  • Foster parents are our greatest asset - we could not provide care to vulnerable children and youth without them!

    Please complete the inquiry form by clicking "Apply for this job" so we can get in touch with you to talk further about becoming a foster parent!

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