The Bair Foundation Pamphlet

Become a Foster Family

Eligibility Requirements At least 21 years old Single, legally married/divorced for 1 year Pass a criminal background check

National Office 241 High Street New Wilmington, PA 16142 (800) 543-7058

Show financial stability Participate in required trainings Provide proof of education, GED or complete a proficiency exam Pass fire and health inspection The Bair Foundation receives funding from the states of Kentucky, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, as well as the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

The Bair Foundation is a recognized non-profit 501(c)3 organization and receives funds from private donations.

Serving Foster Youth Since 1967

3 Step Process The 1. GSP Your education as a foster parent begins at our Group Study Process.

Think of the GSP as “Foster Parent University”.

At the GSP, you will have an opportunity to meet and interact with our staff and foster parents.

The Facts on U.S. Foster Care 400,540 Children in U.S. Foster Care.

104,236 Children in Foster Care waiting to be adopted.

27,854

Approximately Children “aging out” of the foster system annually without being adopted.

8 years is the average age of a child waiting to be adopted.

26.5 months is the average length of stay in the Foster System.

61,361 number of children whose

parental rights were terminated in

2011.

One Child without a family is one child too many!

The

2. Home

Study

After completing the GSP, you will be assigned a Home Study date. The Home Study process includes an investigation of your background, an inspection of your home and the completion of all required paperwork.

The 3. Support The Bair Foundation is dedicated to supporting our foster parents. As you start your journey as a foster parent, we will be right by your side to make sure you have the necessary tools and support.

Ways to Serve Foster Foster-to-Adopt Respite Volunteer Our foster parents come from all walks of life, but they all have this in common... they love children, they want to serve God and they desire to do something with purpose. As a Bair Foster Parent, you become an important member of the team that is making a difference. As you model Christian love and compassion in the lives of children and teens, you will change a child’s life... and your own.

Number of caring Adults to make a life-long difference for a child in the Foster Care System: ONE... Could it be you?