[fosterp]

I want to become a foster parent, what is the procedure and how long do it take to receive children for a foster parent.

[AmyAnne]

here in Va we took 2 months of training, and completed a homestudy. That took 3 months. (For training and homestudy) Then it was 7 months before we were placed because we were only looking for foster to adopt so we were picky.

[Withay]

I'm in OR and took my training in April of 2002, went on vacation in July (late) and had first placement end of August 2002. I would have had a placement in June, but knowing that I was going out of the country in July my certifier and I decided to wait until I returned.

I have now had 26 placements in 3 years. Currently have 2 - g 16 mo; b 6 mo. My fd is at her first unsupervised, weekend visit with biomom in preperation for reunification next week. My fs will be joining his afamily in October. Hoping to get more placements this week (#1 on the call list).

Good luck.

[momofmykids]

In TN, it's ten weeks of training and then the homestudy (that depends on how overloaded the cw is). Once you're approved, it really depends on what you're looking for, although the placement unit will call you with just about everything under the sun!

Good luck!

[jackiesbooks]

Depends on how fast you can get in class. Called in july - classes did not start until Sept. Finish classes Nov. Homestudy Dec. First placement April. Call now to see when class are.

[fosterp]

Originally Posted by jackiesbooks

Depends on how fast you can get in class. Called in july - classes did not start until Sept. Finish classes Nov. Homestudy Dec. First placement April. Call now to see when class are.

What number's do I called to apply for a class, I'm in Ms. Thank you guy's alot for your info.

[fosterp]

What number's do I called to inquire about classes for beginners, want to be foster parents.

[jackiesbooks]

I found this on the web --- Mississippi 1800-345-6347


http://www.mdhs.state.ms.us/fcs_foster.htm

[fosterp]

Originally Posted by jackiesbooks

I found this on the web --- Mississippi 1800-345-6347


http://www.mdhs.state.ms.us/fcs_foster.htm

Thanks alot for the number, I will call it tomorrow and inquire about beginners foster parent class. I will like to provide 8 children with a home and postive influence. I have special plans for them and pray that God will provide me with 8 children to foster.

[jackiesbooks]

do you know the 8? you could not foster 8 in MD. Not sure about MS - good luck

[kolee72]

Hello,

I am in Oregon and took my traing classes in Jan. 2005 (2 nights a week for 4 weeks) had my home study shortly after and my first placement was on Feb. 16th!!!

I now have 5 foster children places with me and one bio son.

[hubbyswife]

We started in May 2004 w turning in our application. Started PRIDE training in June 2004. Had a home visit for home study in August 2004. Licensed in January 2005. A week later we had our first foster placement. It took us about 7 to 8 mths!

[fosterp]

Thanks for info ! Very helpful

[fosterp]

Thanks alot for the info ! It's very helpful

[fosterp]

Thanks to all for providing me with this much need info, I will reply later, with the outcomes our my situations. God Bless All !