The very first step is as easy as picking up the phone and calling us at 1-800-593-1950,ext 8118 or click on the link below. Before placing a child in your home, state law requires that your home be licensed. The process consists of the following steps:
1. Orientation
The orientation is an informal meeting, either in a group setting or individually, for you to learn the process, ask questions and determine if you want to pursue the next steps...
2. Training
You will be invited attend a free Partnering for Safety and Permanency - Model Approaches to Partnership in Parenting (PS-MAPP) 10 week training. This training is a requirement for all foster and adoptive parents in Kansas. The goal of the training is to:
Youthville offers PS-MAPP classes on a regular basis in various locations throughout the state.
3. Home Study
Youthville will schedule a time to meet with you and your family in your home to make sure your home passes basic fire and health inspections and provides a suitable environment for children in the foster care system.
4. Licensure/Approval
Your home and family becomes recognized as an official foster home.
5. Placement
Once you are licensed you can begin to have children placed into your home.
"We are proud to be part of Youthville. It has a good reputation and we know it is doing its best that can be done in sometimes very difficult situations. We are thankful the agency supports us in trying to instill spiritual values in childcare." - Youthville Foster Parent
If you're interested in becoming a foster parent: Click here for more information or call 800.593.1950, ext. 8118.