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"I don’t have a reservation any longer about being Dad. I’m not
a hotel manager. I’m not a temporary living assistant. I am Dad
… and I am very lucky – that’s what I am."
- Buckner Foster Parent
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"It’s easy to love your own children because God has given you
those children,
but to love children that God has laid upon you is a precious love. It is a wonderful love.."
- Buckner Foster Parent
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To speak with a Foster/Adopt caseworker, call us at 1-800-329-5494
Foster & Adoptive Parents are:
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Interested in providing temporary care for children. Or, in the case of adoption, providing a "forever family" for children.
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Single or married
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At least 23 years of age
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Able to financially support the family
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Able to support a child’s spiritual needs
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Supported through ongoing training, home visits, financial compensation for foster children, and on-call support.
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The Licensing Process :
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Complete application & background checks
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Submit letters of recommendation
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PRIDE pre-service training
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Adoption seminar (if interested in adoption)
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Completion of requisite certification courses (CPR & first aid, Physical Restraint, and psychotropic medication training)
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Home Study
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Children :
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Come in all ages, races, and either sex
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Have suffered abuse or neglect
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Need security, guidance, & structure in their lives
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Need to live away from their family-of-origin, temporarily
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Are working towards a plan for permanency
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Are referred to Buckner through CPS or individual families.
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Types of Foster Homes :
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Respite Homes provide relief care to children in placement with other foster families on weekends or during vacation periods
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Basic Care Homes provide care for children who can function with minimal need for support services, such as counseling, special education, etc.
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Therapeutic Homes provide care for children who need significant emotional and/or physical support, often through professional services.
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