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Foster Family Next Steps

We are so grateful for your yes to care for children in foster care. Please fill out the form below! Once you’ve completed it, we’ll pass the information on to your Advocate and follow up with you too.

Name *

First

Last

Please check the box below that applies *

I am married and filling this out for my spouse as well
I am filling this form out just for myself

Adult #2 Name

First

Last

Email *

Adult #2 Email *

like Name Team.

Phone *

Adult #2 Phone

Preferred method of contact (from Advocate and Team Lead) *

Email
Call
Text

Adult #2 preferred method of contact (from Advocate and Team Lead) *

Email
Call
Text

Which church do you attend?

What county is your church in?

Home Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

T-shirt size *

our shirts are unisex sizing and crew neck

Adult #2 t-shirt size *

our shirts are unisex sizing and crew neck

Approving Agency *

Write "County" if you're going to become a Foster Family through your local county agency. If you're going through a Foster Family Agency (FFA), please write the name of the agency.

Where are you in the process of becoming a licensed Resource Parent? *

How many children are currently in active care in your home?

Ages of children you're open to *

0-2 years
3-5 years
6-10 years
11-13 years
14-17 years
18-21 years

Check all that apply

If there is a specific Support Friend you would like to have on your team, please include their name, email, and cell below

What ways could you use help from your Support Friends? (please select at least 5)

Babysitting
Arranging rooms/building furniture (during pre-approval process or when a new placement arrives)
Meals
Playdates or hangouts
Tutoring
Mentors for your children (bio and/or foster)
Prayer
Encouraging texts (Scripture, "I'm praying for you", etc.)
Yardwork
Help attending court dates and/or doctor appointments
Transportation
House cleaning
Activities for quality time (amusement park, zoo, or movie tickets, etc.)
Activities for family bonding at home (board games, movies, craft kits, good books to read-aloud, music, baking kits, etc.)
Minor repairs around the house
"Baby showers" (not limited to babies, parents of pre/teens need to be blessed as well!)
Help with running errands and/or getting groceries
Parents’ helper- a Support Friend would provide help in the home taking care of kid(s) (while foster mom or dad is there!)
Help during the initial placement transition- Support Friends would help gather any items you need for the new child(ren) coming into your home (pajamas in the right size, a backpack, etc.)
Other (please specify below)

Other

For the purpose of someone bringing you a meal, please list any allergies, dietary restrictions, or foods your family doesn't like below

Is there anything about your family dynamic that you would like your Advocate and Support Team Lead to know? (speak a second language, number of kids, stay at home parent, single parent, have a child with high needs, etc.)

How can we be praying for you? *

I have received and read a copy of Foster the City’s Policies and Guidelines (provided below this form) and understand the importance of the material in the manual. I agree to abide by these guidelines as a Foster Parent who is part of Foster the City. *

I agree
I disagree

I understand that as a Foster the City Foster Parent, I am are required to complete the Sexual Abuse Awareness Training before having a Support Friend Team. By writing my name below, I agree to this next step. *

First & Last Name

Adult #2: I have received and read a copy of Foster the City’s Policies and Guidelines (provided below this form) and understand the importance of the material in the manual. I agree to abide by these guidelines as a Foster Parent who is part of Foster the City. *

I agree
I disagree

Adult #2: I understand that as a Foster the City Foster Parent, I am are required to complete the Sexual Abuse Awareness Training before having a Support Friend Team. By writing my name below, I agree to this next step. *

First & Last Name

Date *

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