Financial Assistance/Support for children in foster care placement:
- Monthly Per Diem/stipend for the care and placement of child(ren) in the home.
- Monthly clothing allowance.
- Daycare financial assistance for working parents. Note: Applicant(s) must have an adequate child care plan in place for applicant(s) who work or attend school in order to receive daycare financial assistance.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Transportation provided by Agency to scheduled Agency visits when both foster caregivers work.
- Respite Care services.
- Referral fee for helping with recruitment of new foster caregivers * stipulations apply
Medical Coverage/ Programs for Child(ren) in Foster Care:
- Medicaid Insurance for children.
- WIC Program for children age 0-5.
- Independent Living Program for youth 14 years and older.
Casework Management Services:
- Monthly contact and support from child(ren)’s Primary caseworker and Licensing caseworker.
- Referrals to community services.
- Foster Care Policies and Procedures Manual provided.
Training:
- Stipend available upon licensure for completing training.
- No cost for ongoing training provided online or in-person at the Agency.
- Training stipend of $15/hour up to 40 hours for required licensure training. Note: Online trainings must be taught by an instructor in order to receiving training stipend.
- No cost for 4-year recertification of foster care provider’s foster care license.
Agency Activities/Events/Extracurricular Programs/Services:
- Foster Parent Association membership with access to mentors and supports. Note: Association is not active at this time.
- Invitations to Agency exclusive Special Events/activities.
- Extracurricular opportunities for foster families when available.
