Foster care services are provided to children and families when a court has found the child to be in need of care and the parents are not able to meet the safety and care needs of the child. Most children who require foster care have been abused or neglected and have significant developmental, physical, and emotional needs, which require an array of services and care options. However, some children who are not abused or neglected may be placed in foster care for reasons such as out-of-control behavior, truancy, overwhelmed parents, and running away from home. Needs can range from placement with a relative to inpatient psychiatric care. Family foster homes are the most frequently used placement resources, but some children require more structured settings, such as group home or a residential center. Our partners in service delivery are child welfare community-based service providers who are responsible for providing foster care services including case planning, placement, life skills and foster parent recruitment and training. Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS) social workers are responsible for monitoring the safety of the children and monitoring the progress made toward permanency.
How to Become a Foster Parent
Child welfare community based services providers are responsible for providing foster care services including case planning, placement, life skills and foster parent recruitment and training. Find a child welfare community based service providers.
For more information of fostering visit Children and Family Services.