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Collaborative Foster Care
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A Foster Parent...
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be able to support existing family with stable income.
Can be single, married, or have a partner.
Can own or rent a home (including houses, apartments, condos, etc.).
Can work inside or outside the home.
A Foster Family Will
Support efforts made to reunify youth with their family
Work closely with the youth’s family
Transport youth to visitation with their family (often more than 1 time per week)
An Adoptive Family Will
Support ongoing connections with youth’s family or significant others
Commit to their adopted youth forever
All Families Will
Provide a safe, stable, caring home free from abuse and neglect
Understand that youth have experienced trauma, grief, and loss
Learn special skills and have a flexible parenting style to meet the youth’s specific needs
Utilize non-physical forms of discipline
Support ongoing connection with youth's family or significant others
Work as a team with professionals and the child's family
Meet the child's day-to-day and special needs
Nurture and guide the child's development
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