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Become A Foster Parent
[[BECOME A FOSTER PARENT]]
Children in foster care need strong and supportive caregivers who are willing to work with their biological families and Clark County Family Services to reunify them with their families. Foster care provides education and training to individuals and/or families interested in becoming foster parents.
STEPS TO BECOMING A FOSTER PARENT
- STEP 1: Attend an Information Session
- Gain knowledge about foster care and ask your questions. Complete your fingerprints, background check*, and start your caregiver profile using our online foster care application.*Note that background checks can take up to 6-8 weeks.
- Foster Care Information Session Packet in English or Spanish
- Foster Care Information Slide Deck in English or Spanish
- STEP 2: Gather Documentation and Complete the Foster Parent Application
- Our online foster care application makes it easy to upload your documents directly from your phone, computer, or other device.
- STEP 3: Complete 24 Hours of Foster Parent Training
- Training will prepare you for for recognizing the effects of trauma and how to help children heal from the abuse, neglect, and trauma they have experienced.
- STEP 4: Prepare Your Home to Meet Safety Requirements and for Home Study
Foster Care Brochure in English
Foster Care Brochure in Spanish
Foster parents come from a variety of backgrounds including:
- Clark County Residents
- Married Couples / Non-Married Couples
- Single Females / Single Males
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender individuals and couples
- Must be 21 years of age and older: A ten-year age difference between child & caregiver
- Individuals with Disabilities
- Homeowners / Renters
- Working Parents / Stay-at-Home Parents
INTERIM FOSTER CARE
Interim Care Homes or ICare Homes are family based homes that are licensed to provide emergency interim care for children from birth to five years of age, or children over the age of five and under the age of 18, or a mix of older and younger children in cases involving sibling groups. A monthly retainer fee will be paid to the ICare parent to maintain openings in their home for emergency placements.
Download the ICare flyer.
ADVANCED FOSTER CARE (AFC)
AFC serves children who need extra services and supports. This is achieved by providing caregivers with the supports and additional resources they need to be successful in caring for these children. Every time a child in foster care has a placement disrupted, it creates additional trauma. By providing additional resources, AFC works towards sustainable placements that are best for the child. For more information on advanced foster care, click here.