Become a Foster Parent! Foster Parent Orientation

Become a Foster Parent! Foster Parent Orientation

$1,500 monthly stipend per child. If you have room in your heart and home, become a therapeutic foster parent.

By Progressive Life Center, Inc.

Location

Online

About this event

  • 1 hour 30 minutes

Become a Treatment Foster Parent!

Differing Needs

Children and youth in the foster care system have often been affected by abuse, neglect or other trauma. Consequentially, some may have intensive behavioral, emotional or developmental needs. Some foster children may have ongoing medical needs. But as a resource foster parent, you will never be alone. We will connect you with resources and partnerships to ensure each child's needs are met.

We Will Make Sure You're Ready

We really need you to succeed. Even after you are trained and certified, we will work together to ensure any youth or child placed in your care is a good match for you, and you for them.

24-Hour Support

Whether or not you need us, we'll be there. Each foster care family has access to 24-hour support from an assigned team of trained professionals.

Encouraging Children to Thrive

You are a primary resource to the children and youth placed in your care. It is essential that you provide ongoing encouragement and exposure to a variety of engaging activities, experiences and opportunities that will inform their success. We will partner with you to offer individualized supports that embrace cultural identity and enhance spiritual, emotional and social functioning.

If you are ready to learn more, register now!

You can also reach us at (301) 909-6824 | Landover, MD Office or (410) 235-2800 | Baltimore Office

Note: Some orientations will be held in-person and virtually.

Frequently asked questions

How old do I have to be to become a foster parent?

21 years old

What type of background checks will I need to complete before becoming a foster parent?

Maryland Child Abuse History Clearance, and from any other state in which you have resided; Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Background Check; medical clearance from a health provider; your home must also pass a health and fire inspection.

Will I receive training?

We train and certify treatment foster parents for Mother-Baby Foster Care and Treatment Foster Care.

Do I have to be married to become a foster parent?

No

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