Foster Parent Requirements
Do you meet basic qualifications? If you have any questions or want more information, we are here to help you decide if fostering is right for you. Basic qualifications for becoming a foster parent include the following:
- Can be married, single, separated, or divorced
- May or may not have children
- Can own or rent your home/apartment
- Be 25 years of age, or if a two-parent home, at least one applicant must be 25
- Must be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States
- All applicants in the home must be able to attend agency training
- Valid state driver’s license, with reliable transportation
- Be financially stable
- Have a physical completed by your primary care physician
- Pass all background checks along with drug screening
- The home must have a bedroom to accommodate a foster child/children
Get in touch with the Omni team
Whether you’re considering becoming a foster or adoptive parent or have already begun your journey and would like support, we want to help. Click below to connect with our team, we’d love to talk.