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Getting Approved to Foster or Adopt by David Grislis | Mar 8, 2022 | Adoption & Foster Care, David Grislis
To become a foster or adoptive parent, a person must fill out an application form. The form asks questions about their character, life skills, and experience. It also asks them to list any relevant education and references. However, there are other steps involved before a person can get approved.
Home Inspection An inspector will inspect the ceiling for leaks and make sure the walls are straight and not bowed out. A person needs to have smoke detectors on each floor, and a carbon monoxide detector in the basement must be new. The inspector will also look at the railing and make sure it’s sturdy and strong. They will also measure any stairs with his tape measure and make sure they are of the required width. davidgrislis.org/getting-approved-to-foster-or-adopt/
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The inspector will also assess the windows. If there’s a screen door behind the window glass, it has to have a latch on it so that nothing can get inside from below. The inspector will also look at the doors, ensuring that they’re in good shape from top to bottom. To get approved to foster or adopt, a person has to submit a home inspection report of their own home that shows that their home is safe for kids and pets. Getting these repairs done fast would help a person get approved faster, so a person can hire a reputable contractor who could put in a new roof, replace the porch railing, and fix up the rest of the house before the inspection.
Training To become an approved foster parent or an approved adoptive parent, a person will have to complete a background check and attend several hours of classes. In addition to the general education regarding child safety, a person will also receive training specific to the needs of their area. For example, if someone hopes to adopt a child with a medical condition or mental health concerns, their classes will be tailored to this specific need. The goal of being approved as a prospective foster or adoptive parent is to create a safe environment for children who have been taken from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or another factor that prevents the child from remaining in their original home. So, when a person applies to become a foster or adoptive parent, they will be committing themselves not only to the child but also to the process.
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