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
Tuesday, 6/25/2019	Foster Parent Orientation	6 PM - 8 PM
	Pre-service Training:
Tuesday, 7/9/2019	Child Development	6 PM - 8 PM
Thursday, 7/11/2019	Child Sexual Development	6 PM - 8 PM
Tuesday, 7/16/2019	Impact of Separation & Placement	6 PM - 8 PM
Thursday, 7/18/2019	Managing Behaviors	6 PM - 8 PM
Tuesday, 7/23/2019	Reasonable & Prudent Parenting	6 PM - 8 PM
Thursday, 7/25/2019	Graduation/Veteran Foster Parent Panel	6 PM - 8 PM

 Click here for 2019 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

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.