Requirements for Being a resource Parent/foster Home

Becoming a foster/resource parent is easier than you think. Basic resource parent requirements:

• Be willing to participate in pre-service resource parent training
• Be at least 21 years old
• Have a home or apartment that meets basic standards as set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS)
• Provide a positive physical and emotional environment for children
• Can be:
  • Married or single
  • Working parents or stay-at-home parents

    Foster / Resource Parent Inquiry Form
 

Pre-service Foster / Resource Parent Training

Resource parents are urgently needed for sibling groups, teens, and minority children. In order to become approved as a resource parent, you must attend one (1) orientation class and all pre-service resource parent training classes in a session.

Upcoming Training Sessions

Date	Class	Time
Thursday, 12/12/2019  OR  Tuesday, 1/7/2020	Foster Parent Orientation  (You need to attend one Orientation Session)	6 PM - 8 PM
	Pre-service Training:
Saturday, 1/11/2020	Child Development and Trauma Impact of Separation & Placement Lunch (on your own) Child Sexual Development and Abuse	9 AM - 11 AM 11 AM - 1 PM 1 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM - Conclusion
Saturday, 1/18/2020	Reasonable & Prudent Parenting Managing Behaviors Lunch (on your own) Graduation/Panel	9 AM - 11 AM 11 AM - 1 PM 1 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM - Conclusion

 Click here for 2020 Pre-Service Training Flyer

Session Location (Orientation and Pre-Service training):

Montgomery County Human Services Center
Innovation Room, 1st Floor
1430 DeKalb Street
Norristown, PA  19401

Garage parking $5 cash only or street parking.

Please note: Topics can be of a mature nature, therefore, children are not able to attend. 

Get More Information

For questions or to RSVP for resource parent pre-service training, please contact Recruiter Bill Carroll by calling 610-278-5853.