Foster Parent Program

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Foster Parent Program
WHAT IS FOSTER PARENTING? Foster parents provide a temporary home for children whose biological parents are unable to care for them. Children remain in foster care until they can return to their own parents or until other permanent placements, such as adoption, are made.		Foster Parents: Meet the child's daily physical and emotional needs Coordinate with medical, dental, school, and social services person Provide recreational and enrichment activities Facilitate the child's visits with birth parents Work with a team regarding the best plan for the child
Foster parenting is a challenging and rewarding role		Children Needing Homes Include: Infants School-age children Teenagers Sibling groups Teen mothers & their infants Children waiting to be adopted
The Rewards of Fostering
Knowing you are helping children in need		Types of foster homes needed: Long term care - 2 years or more Short term care - less than two years Weekend and vacation respite care Emergency shelter care
Satisfaction of using your parenting skills
Experiencing children's positive progress
Being part of a professional team
Being able to work at home
		Family Counseling and Children's Services has offered Foster Care Services since 1968. Our Foster Care staff are professionals with Bachelors or Masters degrees in Social Work and extensive experience in their field.
Feeling pride in taking on new challenges
Receiving financial reimbursement for the child's care
Furthering your education in parenting issues through workshops and support groups

220 North Main Street Adrian, MI 49221 517-265-5352 phone 517-263-6090 fax Updated June 2009