Eligibility to be a Foster Caregiver
Are you interested in becoming a foster parent? All foster parents must be licensed. However, before seeking to become licensed, you will...
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OHIO FAMILY CARE ASSOCIATION
Building a Positive Relationship with Primary Parents
One of the most challenging tasks in the role of foster parent is building the compassion and non-judgmental mindset that allows you to...
Eligibility to be a Foster Caregiver
Are you interested in becoming a foster parent? All foster parents must be licensed. However, before seeking to become licensed, you will...
Partnering with a Caseworker
Every child or teen in agency custody has a primary caseworker that manages services for the child and his or her family. This worker...
Working as an Ally with Agencies
You will meet with staff from different agencies and working with them as an ally is extremely important. We know, as parents, how...
Selecting an Agency
Different types of agencies provide foster care and adoption services in Ohio. You will want to research several agencies before deciding...
Allegations against Resource Caregivers
Whenever there is an allegation against a resource caregiver, there will be an investigation. Not only will the county Children Services...
Foster Parent Rights
When people decide to be foster parents, with the decision comes rights and responsibilities. The Ohio Department of Job & Family...
Child Placement and Placement Transition
When a child is removed from a home and placed in foster care, it is disruptive and confusing for the child: “Children removed from their...
Eligibility to be a Foster Caregiver
Are you interested in becoming a foster parent? All foster parents must be licensed. However, before seeking to become licensed, you will...
Being Part of a Team
For children and teens in kinship or foster care, resource parents are key members of a vital support team to assist children obtaining a...
The Judicial Process
Ohio's Judicial Process Resource families involved in child welfare are also involved in the Ohio court system. Understanding the many...
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