How to become licensed to be a foster parent

This is my most asked question! How do I become a foster parent? In this video I walk through in a ton of detail all of the steps to get licensed. I also included several important tips along the way that I've gathered from the thousands of foster parents that have shared their licensing experiences. These tips will save you time and reduce errors (and frustrations) along the way.

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00:00 Qualify to become a foster parent.
01:29 Attending an intro session.
03:47 Identify potential expenses.
04:42 Application.
05:50 Training classes.
08:57 Paperwork.
10:29 Home inspection
11:43 Home study
13:02 Final steps
14:38 4 Things to keep in mind.

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[goblinguy]

I’d like to remind everyone, it’s okay if you can’t foster at this exact moment! Sometimes things come up. Sometimes it’s just not the right moment to take care of a kid. You can still help out though! You can donate, volunteer, and speak up for foster kids.

[AnthonyT-wb]

I used to be a foster kid and lived in a group home before my family of four was adopted. Overcoming my childhood trauma has allowed me to build a wonderful life for myself. Now, I want to give back by becoming a foster parent and sharing the love I received with someone else.

[amberham]

I had a recruiter come to my home two weeks ago for a prescreening. And today I dropped off my application to move forward. I’m nervous and so excited! In general, fear comes from a place of not having a full understanding of what to expect, how the process works, how I can best prepare etc. so, I’m incredibly grateful for your sharing and content! Knowledge feels powerful.

I have been drawn to do this for many many years and I have so much to offer. I would be honored to provide a moment of peace amongst a child’s chaos. Thank you 🙏🏼

[AlanaBaker-cpcy]

I work for the Federal Government and we get up to 12 weeks per year of Paid Parental Leave. My husband and I used this twice to foster newborns and it was very helpful.

[jaderose]

When I woke up today, I was thinking a lot about foster care and adoption. Even started googling requirements for my state… I can hardly believe that this video was posted an hour ago. You were the first person I thought of when I started to doubt myself & my ability to be a foster parent…✨🙏🏽
Thank you for sharing this 🥲

[VioletEmerald]

Thank you for this video. I have been planning to become a foster parent ever since age 13 and I'm 33 now. So 20 years. I was not in foster care as a kid but I had something very similar to a kinship foster care situation going on because my mom was not at all a fit parent so... that's the main inspiration for my interest in this I think. I've been learning how to be trauma informed and be more fully prepared for foster parenting for a good number of years now, about 5 years. Spending a lot of time in Facebook groups hearing directly from former foster youth and stuff like that. There seems to be endless stuff to learn about. I think one of the hardest logistics near the beginning is how to even learn about and decide the non-state agencies and how to handle a bunch of Christian agencies existing as the only thing in a lot of states when you're an atheist or things like that. I am glad I took the time to heal a lot of my own childhood trauma before pursuing trying to parent this way but i wish I was more financially stable. I feel ready emotionally but not practically to start this process of foster parenting. I hope within the next 3 or so years I will be fully ready to start foster parenting.

[Growwithkacey]

I'm in the process and at the point of being so excited yet so nervous at the same time. I have just about everything done but still need to home inspection

[ReganFree]

We are doing our first information meeting this week and so nervous. We’ve talked about it for years but it finally feels like the right time for us

[mrslittle]

Me and my husband are currently in the final stage of the process. We are just waiting to getting our license ( should be any day now ) here in Ohio.

[mrscb]

Foster care has always been interesting to me, as a young kid I read a story with a foster kid and it was the first time I’d ever heard of such a thing. I’m not healthy enough to foster and it isn’t something my partner would be interested in doing. Still I cannot get enough of your videos, I find the content fascinating and you make it easy to listen. I’m sure there are potential foster parents out there that are getting so much help from you and in turn this helps the kids. Thank you for all you do!🧡🖤🧡

[AllThingsGina]

This is such good information! For anyone with adult children, they will also ask for a something from them.

[babesters]

Love this video! As a person who trains and recruiters and certifies foster parents for a program agency in Southern California its interesting to see your perspective on this!

[yvonnewilliams]

Thanks so much for this video. I am in the process as a single person and although I have an earnest desire, due to supporting of my aging parent, this last month, I have come to the conclusion that it is not right at this time for me. I have been in prayer and reflection and this video comes along🤔. I am considering looking into CASA as another avenue to support foster children. I appreciate your transparency and education. Your scenarios are always illuminating and entertaining 😊.
Also thanks to the commenters who also raised…it is ok if it is not the right time!

[Dskskskuh]

I really love your channel. It’s all real, no facade for entertainment. I’m a babysitter in high school, so I still got a few years, but your channel has really helped me and matured me a bit.

[Cosmicvzn]

Even more motivation to do better financially. Something ive always had the calling to do

[Chronexflecker]

Thank you for this video! My husband and I just bought a house and wanted to renovate before applying to foster. We've lived in many states over the last ten years, so now I know we should start the process now so we can be finished with the background checks by the time our renovations are done!

[cara]

❤thank you! We‘re in the license process in Switzerland! So interesting to hear from you! Love your videos😘

[Annies-Shelf]

Thank you for this video!!! I feel drawn to become a foster parent (I’m likely infertile). But, after I attended the info session I’m going to apply to be a CASA in my area. Court Appointed Special Advocate.

[heathermanly]

So have an income but also have craptons of free time for trainings and dealing with admin. I wish you good fortune on your journey foster care system.

[randomperson]

This isn't related to the video, but I love the Schitt's Creek shirt!