Help children in foster care

Do you have time and love to give? Have you ever considered becoming a foster parent but felt the commitment was too big? Did you know foster parents need temporary help?

Yes, foster families are always in need of temporary help. This is a great way to share your love and time with a child, as well as make a difference in their lives. FamilyForward is an agency that can help with this process.


FamilyForward

FamilyForward is a local agency that coordinates a variety of services in helping children and their families. In fact, FamilyForward ‘s mission is to move vulnerable children in the direction of hope by delivering comprehensive therapeutic and educational services to support biological, foster, and adoptive families. In 2019, 8,520 children, their families, and community members were served by FamilyForward.

Make a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children by supporting foster families.

What is Respite Care?

Respite Care is the provision of periodic and/or intermittent, temporary substitute care of children who are in the care and custody of the Children’s Division, placed in a licensed resource home (foster, relative or emergency).

What is required to be a Respite Care Provider?

To be approved as a Respite Care provider for children in the custody of the Children’s Division, this requires completing the following:

  • Application
  • Background checks
  • Respite care training

To learn more or to begin this process, please email Abby Bell, Associate Supervisor Resource Licensing at Family Forward.

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