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Category Archives: Starting Fostering

Medicaid

Medicaid is provided for all children in foster care. It’s possible that while application is being made by the county that bills will be sent to the county. HOWEVER youContinue reading “Medicaid”

Posted byJohn KingMay 13, 2016May 13, 2016Posted inStarting FosteringTags:medicaidLeave a comment on Medicaid

Renewal training opportunities

The BEST way to get all 15 of your required hours in one quick shot is to come to OUR YEARLY AMAZING CONVENTION! The convention is traditionally held the 2Continue reading “Renewal training opportunities”

Posted byJohn KingMay 13, 2016October 28, 2016Posted inStarting FosteringTags:license renewalLeave a comment on Renewal training opportunities

Additional Resources

Foster Care Resources National Sites Child Welfare League Of America National Foster Parent Association Jodee Kulp’s Web Site with lots of Information Adoption Sites AdoptUSkids NACAC

Posted byJohn KingMay 12, 2016May 13, 2016Posted inResources, Starting FosteringLeave a comment on Additional Resources

Day Care (aka CMA)

If you care a foster child, and have a child under public school age, then you are eligible to receive CMA unless there is a parent who works in theContinue reading “Day Care (aka CMA)”

Posted byJohn KingMay 12, 2016May 12, 2016Posted inStarting FosteringTags:daycareLeave a comment on Day Care (aka CMA)

Adoption Subsidy

Did you know that if you adopt out of foster care you may qualify to continue receiving state subsidy? This was put into place by the Commissioner  to incentivize families toContinue reading “Adoption Subsidy”

Posted byJohn KingMay 12, 2016May 12, 2016Posted inStarting Fostering2 Comments on Adoption Subsidy

Minimum Standards for Foster Parenting

Find out if you meet all of the official the Foster Parent Minimum Standards by clicking HERE. – Age: 19 or older (if one spouse is younger and they’re relatedContinue reading “Minimum Standards for Foster Parenting”

Posted byJohn KingMay 11, 2016May 13, 2016Posted inStarting FosteringTags:minimum standards4 Comments on Minimum Standards for Foster Parenting

Getting Started Fostering

We are so excited that you’re interested in beginning the journey toward becoming a foster parents. Let us walk you through the steps! STEP ONE:  Find out if you meet theContinue reading “Getting Started Fostering”

Posted byJohn KingMay 10, 2016May 18, 2016Posted inStarting FosteringTags:featured article, Getting startedLeave a comment on Getting Started Fostering

Foster Parent Bill of Rights

Ala. Code § 38-12A-1 Foster Parent Bill of Rights The Department of Human Resources shall ensure that each foster parent shall have all of the following rights: (1) The rightContinue reading “Foster Parent Bill of Rights”

Posted byJohn KingMay 10, 2016May 13, 2016Posted inResources, Starting FosteringTags:About AFAPA, ALDHRLeave a comment on Foster Parent Bill of Rights
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