Foster Parenting – How To Become One

Written by jessicaolien on 27. October 2018 11:53 o'clock

    

Foster care is the temporary care of a child whose parents are not able to take care of them due to certain circumstances. Care arrangement is done by court and it is for minor child only. Many government organizations and private agencies take part in foster care. Always remember foster care is temporary but adaptation is permanent.

How can you become foster parent?

You can apply to foster caring agencies online. Once you are approved by the agency, you will go through several assessments and tests. These assessments and tests will continue up to 3 to 6 months. Different people from different countries, religion, race and cast can become foster parents. It doesn't matter if you are widow, divorced or married; you are still eligible for foster care in Kent.

Few guidelines to foster care

Getting temporary care for the child is quite difficult. For fostering services in Kent, you must follow given guidelines:-

  • Your minimum age must be 21 years old.

  • The people applying should not have any criminal record.

  • You must have separate room for foster child.

  • Health certificate from any hospital is mandatory.

How fostering benefits both child and foster?

Fostering will give a new experience to child. It can help the child to cope with new difficulties and foster parent can earn some regular extra income. Both child and the foster parent can create a lifetime relationship which can be ultimate reward for both of them. The foster care is one of the best ways to provide a home and love to the children who are not blessed with them.

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