FOSTER CARE
When you are ready for a child in foster care to join your family,
you become a very special part of ours.

Family Foster Care works because Children & Families First has assembled a team of professionals who support not only the child who needs care, but also the resource parent who is ready to offer care. Deciding to become a resource parent originates from a very personal and selfless place, but you're not alone. Resource families can rely on extensive training and support. CFF staff will support you and answer your questions every step of the way.
ONLINE

Want more information? Fill out our Interest Form and a Foster Care Specialist will answer all your questions!
CALL

Call 800-220-3092 or
302-658-5177 to speak with a Foster Care Specialist.
MONTHLY INFORMATION SESSIONS

Foster Care and Adoption Information Sessions are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month promptly at 6:00 PM via ZOOM. Sessions are FREE and no registration is necessary.
Access the monthly session using this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5511107069?pwd=a2hRbDZLcUpjZ0kweG1VVnEwaU9GZz09
Resource Parents Are Expected To:
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Protect and nurture children
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Meet the developmental needs of children
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Support relationships between children and their birth families
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Promote the Permanency Plan — either reunification or adoption — for children
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Participate as essential and effective members of a professional team
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Make a commitment to be a meaningful resource in a child’s lifetime, when they need it most
Who Are The Children Needing Care?
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Children of all ages, infant to 17 years
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Children of all ethnic and racial backgrounds
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Children with acute or chronic medical conditions
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Children and youth with complex emotional and behavioral patterns arising from trauma, abuse or neglect
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Teens and teen mothers with their babies
Steps To Becoming A Resource Parent
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Attend one of our FREE, monthly information sessions
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Ask questions
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Complete application
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Participate in an Applicant Interview
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Continue Mutual Assessment
Additional Information for Prospective Resource Parents
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Available 24/7
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Nationally-recognized
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Multimedia learning
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Taught by experts
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