"Serving Youth & Families throughout Southwest Ohio"
Foster Care
WHEN THE COURT DETERMINES THAT CHILDREN ARE UNABLE TO REMAIN WITH THEIR PRIMARY FAMILIES FOR REASONS SUCH AS ABUSE, NEGLECT AND DEPENDENCY, THEY ARE OFTEN PLACED IN FOSTER HOMES. THE OHIO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE HAS GENERAL STANDARDS FOR AN INDIVIDUAL TO BECOME A LICENSED FOSTER PARENT IN THE STATE OF OHIO.
THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THOSE REQUIREMENTS:
Licensing Requirements
* 21 YEARS OF AGE
* MEDICAL STATEMENTS FOR ALL
HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS
* FIRE INSPECTION
* REFERENCES
* CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
FORHOUSEHOLD
MEMBERS AGE 18 YEARS AND OLDER.
* PRE-SERVICE TRAINING
* HOMESTUDY PROCESS INCLUDING HOME
VISITS AND INTERVIEWS BY AN ASSESSOR
If you have any questions or would like to begin the licensing process please contact:
Email: Agape for Youth, Inc.
or contact the Agape for Youth, Inc. office
at (937) 439-4406
Request Information to be a Foster Parent or Adoptive Parent in Southwest Ohio
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