Basic Requirements to Foster/Adopt

· Parent may be married or single.

· Must show proof of marriage or divorce.

· Be at least 21 years of age, financially stable, and responsible, mature adults.

· Complete an application

· Share information regarding their background and lifestyle.

· Provide relative and non-relative references.

· Agree to a home study, which include visits with all household members.

· Allow staff to complete a criminal background check and an abuse/neglect check on all adults in the household.

· Attend free training to learn about issues of abused and neglected children.

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